The Emperor Penguin Playlist: Survival, Chicks, and Chilly Adventures
9 videosWaddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
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Q: Why do the penguins get nervous as they approach the ice?
A: They’re aware of the leopard seal, their predator, at the edge of the ice.
Q: Why do the penguins build their colony so far back on the ice?
A: As summer progresses, the ice melts, and by the time the chicks are ready to take their first swim, the water is nearby.
Q: How do the emperor penguins feed their young?
A: The cries of the chicks stimulate the parent to regurgitate their food.
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