Emperor penguin

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emperor-penguin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How deep is Emperor penguin?Recorded dives exceeding 535 meters (1,755 feet)
2. What is the scientific name?Aptenodytes forsteri
3. What is the conservation status?Near Threatened, facing significant threats from climate change and sea ice loss
4. What makes the Emperor Penguin the tallest and heaviest penguin?They grow up to 1 meter tall and can weigh up to 45 kg, bigger than any other penguin species. Their strong bodies help them survive in Antarctica.
5. How does the Emperor Penguin stay warm in the Antarctic cold?They have a thick layer of blubber and special feathers that trap air, plus a dense body that keeps heat in, so they stay warm even when the water is freezing.

Barotrauma: Injury caused by pressure differences between the body and its surroundings, relevant to deep-sea diving.
Brood Pouch: A specialized fold of skin on the male Emperor penguin's belly used to keep the egg warm.
Physiological Adaptations: Specialized body functions and structures that help an organism survive in its environment.