MUMBAI: Penguins are among some of the most charismatic and resilient creatures on Earth. From their endearing waddles to their powerful diving skills, these flightless birds have long captured the imagination of scientists, explorers and nature lovers alike. But beyond their charm lies a story of survival, strength, and social intelligence often unfolding in the planet's most extreme environments. This Earth Day, National Geographicis all set to turn its lens towards the icy wilderness of Antarctica with its upcoming docuseries ‘Secrets of the Penguins’, showcasing their most intimate, courageous and downright charming moments while shedding light ontheir remarkable unique behaviors.Here are five fascinating facts aboutpenguins that reveal just how extraordinary these creatures truly are from survival strategies to social bonds.
1. Penguin survival hack: They huddle in groups to stay warm!
2. Emperor penguin mothers lay the egg and pass it to the father before setting off on food quest that may extend up to 80 km in open ocean!
For two whole months, male emperor penguins incubate and take care of the egg by balancing it on their feet!
3. Emperor Penguins are champion divers, reaching depths of 500m and holding their breath underwater for up to 22 minutes!
5: Emperors aren’t just royalty by name - they’re the biggest of all 18 penguin species!
National Geographic’s ‘Secrets of the Penguins’ premieres on April 22, 2025, Sundays at 7PM, with all episodes streaming on JioHotstar. Tune in to discover unique insights into penguin life.
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