Endemic to the cold and frigid tundra of Antarctica, the emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species. Of course, this pudgy little penguin baby has a lot of growing to do before it’s as big and as colorful as its dad!
Scientific Name: Aptenodytes forsteri
Characteristics: Did you know that after the female emperor penguin lays her egg, the male cares for it while the female spends the next few months hunting? Learn more astounding facts with our amazingly lifelike wildlife figurines!
Size and Color: Standing 11,5 cm tall and 7.6 cm wide, this figurine is a touch larger than a deck of cards stood upright. Although mature emperor penguins have the iconic yellow and black head with a snowy white body, chicks are predominantly silver and lack the unique yellow coloration.