Instead of breeding in the warmer summer months like other penguin species, emperor penguins lay and incubate their eggs during the winter in frigid Antarctica, where they live. Due to the fact ...

The male emperor penguin is entirely responsible for incubating his mate's precious egg over the long Antarctic winter. He does this inland, while the female returns to the sea to feed.

Unlike other birds, male emperor penguins do not sit on their eggs; they stand, balancing the egg on their feet. Photograph by Rob Reijnen / Minden Pictures Emperor penguins live up to their name ...