Animal species that live in environments as harsh as the Antarctic have many incredible adaptations to help them survive.

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are a leading example. These resilient birds breed in colonies on the Antarctic continent, which is the coldest, windiest, and driest place on the planet.

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Learn how emperor penguins adopt a complex choreography to form a huddle to stay warm in bitter Antarctic winds.

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The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. That's significantly faster than prior estimates of their decline due to climate change.