African Penguin Mating Dance

In the wild, emperor penguins like this one at SeaWorld San Diego breed during the Antarctic winter where temperatures can plummet below -76 degrees Fahrenheit and winds can reach up to 124 miles per hour. Males, who are in charge of incubating the eggs, will fast throughout courtship, nesting, and incubation, living off of reserves of body fat. By the time incubation has come to an end and the female returns to relieve her mate, he may have lost up to 45% of his total body weight. #penguin #emp