Here are the types of penguins we have:
- Adelie Penguins
- Emperor Penguins
- Fiordland Penguins
- Chinstrap Penguins
Penguin Facts
Penguin Species | Average Lifespan | Average Size in. (cm) | Average Weight lbs (kg) | Diet | Scientific Name | Endangered Species? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adélie | Up to 20 years | 27.5 in (70 cm) | 8.5 to 12 lbs (4 to 5.5 kg) | Krill, Squid, Fish | Pygoscelis adeliae | Near threatened (NT) |
Emperor | 15 to 20 years | 45 in (115 cm) | Up to 88 lbs (40 kg) | Krill, Squid, Fish | Aptenodytes forsteri | Near threatened (NT) |
Fiordland | 10 to 20 years | 40 cm | 4 kg | Krill, Fish, Arrow Squid | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Vulnerable (VU) |
Chinstrap | Up to 20 years | 28 in. (72 cm) | 5.0 kg | Krill | Pygoscelis antarctica | Least Concern (LC) |