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How Tall are Penguins?

King penguins

Penguins are marine birds that do not fly. They live in Southern Hemisphere with one penguin species named Galapagos penguin are endemic to the north of the equator. There are 17 existing species of penguins. The height of the penguins differs by age and from species to species.

Palaeeudyptes klekowskii is a colossus penguin which is an extinct species of penguins. The collective fossils obtained from Antarctica helped to determine the age of the penguin. Also, scientists discovered massive fossils of giant penguins in New Zealand that were expected to be found quickly next to the dinosaurs’ decease.

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How Tall are Emperor Penguins?

Emperor penguins

Emperor penguins are one of the adorable penguin species. Their waddling walk even though is cute; they are by nature a dignified species. They are the tallest and heaviest of all the living penguins. Emperor penguins are the habitat of Antarctica. They live in a frigid atmosphere with a blanket of ice. As the name says, emperor penguins have a noble look and beauty carried along with it.

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