Emperor penguins breed in the coldest environment of any species, where the temperature reaches as low as -40 C.
Their first line of defense that keeps them warm is their plumage which provides 80-90% insulation. Below the feathers, there is a sub-dermal fat layer with a thick up to 3 cm.
Finally, penguins have a sophisticated internal mechanism which can thermoregulate their body temperature.
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