The largest penguin species, Emperor Penguins can survive harsh Antarctic winters and dive deep for food.
Second in size after the Emperor Penguin, King Penguins have bright orange markings and live on sub-Antarctic islands.
Small but tough, Adélie Penguins inhabit the icy coasts of Antarctica and are known for their playful nature.
The only penguin species found north of the equator, Galápagos Penguins thrive in warm waters near Ecuador.
Recognized by their yellow crest feathers, Macaroni Penguins are social birds that breed in large colonies.
With their spiky yellow eyebrows, Rockhopper Penguins are excellent climbers found on rocky island cliffs.
Native to South America, Humboldt Penguins rely on the cool currents along Peru and Chile for survival.
The smallest penguin species, Little Blue Penguins are just 13 inches tall and are found along Australia and New Zealand.
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