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Emperor Penguins: Expert SurvivorsLoading...
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By: Soo Jin Choi
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction ------------------------- Page 1
Home Sweet Home ---------------- Page 2-3
Built to Survive ------------ Page 4-5
Surviving Behaviors --------------- Page 6-7
Homes in Danger --------------------- Page 8-9
Closing ------------------ Page 10
Glossary --------------------- Page 11
About the Author -------------------- Page 12
Home Sweet Home ---------------- Page 2-3
Built to Survive ------------ Page 4-5
Surviving Behaviors --------------- Page 6-7
Homes in Danger --------------------- Page 8-9
Closing ------------------ Page 10
Glossary --------------------- Page 11
About the Author -------------------- Page 12
You are in the coldest place on Earth. You look around to see endless horizon of glistening white frozen ice. Every inch of your skin must be covered to avoid painful frost of the air around you. It is -49 degrees Celsius, about 4 times colder than your freezer! The chill is enough to get frostbite fingers in 5 minutes without the proper gear. You are in the chilliest, driest, largest, windiest place on Earth! Welcome to Antarctica, the South Pole! Although you might not want to call this place home sweet home, can you believe there animals that do- Emperor Penguins! How do they survive here you ask? They are natural Survivors! In this book, you will learn about their home, and how they survive and thrive! You will learn how their bodies and behaviors are fitted to fit these harsh climates, and how their homes are actually in danger!
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction ------------------------- Page 1
Home Sweet Home ---------------- Page 2-3
Built to Survive ------------ Page 4-5
Surviving Behaviors --------------- Page 6-7
Homes in Danger --------------------- Page 8-9
Closing ------------------ Page 10
Glossary --------------------- Page 11
About the Author -------------------- Page 12
Home Sweet Home ---------------- Page 2-3
Built to Survive ------------ Page 4-5
Surviving Behaviors --------------- Page 6-7
Homes in Danger --------------------- Page 8-9
Closing ------------------ Page 10
Glossary --------------------- Page 11
About the Author -------------------- Page 12
You are in the coldest place on Earth. You look around to see endless horizon of glistening white frozen ice. Every inch of your skin must be covered to avoid painful frost of the air around you. It is -49 degrees Celsius, about 4 times colder than your freezer! The chill is enough to get frostbite fingers in 5 minutes without the proper gear. You are in the chilliest, driest, largest, windiest place on Earth! Welcome to Antarctica, the South Pole! Although you might not want to call this place home sweet home, can you believe there animals that do- Emperor Penguins! How do they survive here you ask? They are natural Survivors! In this book, you will learn about their home, and how they survive and thrive! You will learn how their bodies and behaviors are fitted to fit these harsh climates, and how their homes are actually in danger!
Chapter 1 Home Sweet Freezing Home
Where do Emperor Penguins live?
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in one of the harshest, coldest climates in the world Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on Fast Ice. Fast ice is floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. In addition, there are about 40 Emperor Penguin colonies all around the coasts of the Antarctic continent. Also, the arctic winter is harsh, and it is the most coldest and windiest place on the planet. For example, during some parts of the winter, they even have to endure 24 hours darkness without sunlight! Emperor Penguins face wind chills as cold as -60°C and blizzards of 124 mph. However, despite such harsh conditions, emperor penguins spend their entire lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica. All in all, Emperor Penguins homes are harsh, but it is sweet home to them!
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in one of the harshest, coldest climates in the world Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on Fast Ice. Fast ice is floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. In addition, there are about 40 Emperor Penguin colonies all around the coasts of the Antarctic continent. Also, the arctic winter is harsh, and it is the most coldest and windiest place on the planet. For example, during some parts of the winter, they even have to endure 24 hours darkness without sunlight! Emperor Penguins face wind chills as cold as -60°C and blizzards of 124 mph. However, despite such harsh conditions, emperor penguins spend their entire lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica. All in all, Emperor Penguins homes are harsh, but it is sweet home to them!
Emperor Penguins live on ice around Antarctica or the surrounding waters.
Can an Emperor Penguins live in my home sweet home?
Emperor Penguins cannot live in warm temperatures since their bodies are made for cold temperature. In your home in California, they will overheat!
Emperor Penguins cannot live in warm temperatures since their bodies are made for cold temperature. In your home in California, they will overheat!
Words Words Words!
Fast Ice: Large floating pieces of ice.
Antarctica: One of the seven continents, on the way South of Planet Earth.
Fast Ice: Large floating pieces of ice.
Antarctica: One of the seven continents, on the way South of Planet Earth.
Chapter 1 Home Sweet Freezing Home
Where do Emperor Penguins live?
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in one of the harshest, coldest climates in the world Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on Fast Ice. Fast ice is floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. In addition, there are about 40 Emperor Penguin colonies all around the coasts of the Antarctic continent. Also, the arctic winter is harsh, and it is the most coldest and windiest place on the planet. For example, during some parts of the winter, they even have to endure 24 hours darkness without sunlight! Emperor Penguins face wind chills as cold as -60°C and blizzards of 124 mph. However, despite such harsh conditions, emperor penguins spend their entire lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica. All in all, Emperor Penguins homes are harsh, but it is sweet home to them!
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in one of the harshest, coldest climates in the world Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on Fast Ice. Fast ice is floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. In addition, there are about 40 Emperor Penguin colonies all around the coasts of the Antarctic continent. Also, the arctic winter is harsh, and it is the most coldest and windiest place on the planet. For example, during some parts of the winter, they even have to endure 24 hours darkness without sunlight! Emperor Penguins face wind chills as cold as -60°C and blizzards of 124 mph. However, despite such harsh conditions, emperor penguins spend their entire lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica. All in all, Emperor Penguins homes are harsh, but it is sweet home to them!
Emperor Penguins live on ice around Antarctica or the surrounding waters.
Can an Emperor Penguins live in my home sweet home?
Emperor Penguins cannot live in warm temperatures since their bodies are made for cold temperature. In your home in California, they will overheat!
Emperor Penguins cannot live in warm temperatures since their bodies are made for cold temperature. In your home in California, they will overheat!
Words Words Words!
Fast Ice: Large floating pieces of ice.
Antarctica: One of the seven continents, on the way South of Planet Earth.
Fast Ice: Large floating pieces of ice.
Antarctica: One of the seven continents, on the way South of Planet Earth.
Chapter 2 Built to Survive
To survive in this severely cold climate, emperor penguin's bodies have special adaptations. First, four layers of scale-like feathers protect them from icy winds and provide a waterproof coat. What this means is these penguins can store large amounts of fat which keep their bodies warm while serving as a long-lasting energy source. In addition, in the Book the Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin, it says they have small bills and flippers, "which helps to save heat, and special nostrils which warm up the air before they exhale". Furthermore, Emperor Penguins have the ability to recycle their own body heat.Emperor penguins are also specially adapted to traveling in this extreme habitat. They use strong claws on their feet to help grip the surface as they shuffle along. They also slide on their sleek bellies while pushing with their feet. This is called Tobogganing. Finally, at sea, Emperor Penguins glide through the water with great speed and agility. In closing, as you can see, Emperor Penguin's bodies are built to survive the harsh Arctic winters.
Emperor Penguin vs. Adelie Penguin
Emperor Penguin
Adelie Penguin
Both live in Antarctica.
Hunt in ocean and eat krill, squid, Silverfish, Lanternfish.
Penguin Words!
Toboganning: When penguins slide on their belly to travel
Toboganning: When penguins slide on their belly to travel
Live in large colonies.
45 inches tall on average.
27 inches tall on average.