Where do emperor penguins breed in Antarctica?
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Emperor penguins breed on the sea ice around Antarctica, with colonies spread around the continent’s coastline. They are the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
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Emperor penguins breed on stable sea ice around the Antarctic coast, not on land. Their colonies are found at dozens of sites from the Ross Sea to the Weddell Sea, where the ice remains intact long enough for chicks to grow before it breaks up. The species is adapted to the harshest breeding season of any bird, with eggs incubated through the Antarctic winter. Large colonies have been identified using satellite imagery and field surveys, including famous sites near Halley Bay and Pointe Géologie.
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