In Context
- No evidence of microplastics in emperor penguins, says study which is an important assessment of environmental pollution at the South Pole.
Emperor Penguin
- It is the largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes). It is also the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.
- Geographical Presence: Endemic to Antarctica
- IUCN Status: Near threatened.
Penguin
- They are a group of aquatic flightless birds. Every year the 25th of April is observed as World Penguin Day.Â
- Live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found north of the equator.Â
- Penguins employ physiological adaptations and cooperative behaviors in order to deal with an incredibly harsh environment.
- Penguins are divided into six genera.
Source:DTE
