Between the months of January to March, the summer time ice begins to break up and the penguins begin to head towards the sea to binge eat on krill, squid, and fish. Male penguins especially binge eat during this time as it will be the last time they will eat until the end of winter. At the end of March, the females will lay one egg. This egg is then given to the male partner to incubate over the long winter months for about 9 weeks. The females then return to the ocean to feed over winter.
During the harsh winter season, the males will remain in the cold, and rotate in a penguin huddle to remain warm. Penguins who are on the outside layer will work their ways towards the middle of the huddle and inside penguins will work their way outward so everyone can get warm. On average, there are about 5,000 penguins in each huddle(ARKive).
During the month of August, the eggs begin to hatch. Females will return from the ocean in search of their mate. With the male embracing the cold, harsh winter for several months, he has note been able to feed. After the female finds him, she will begin to take care of their young, and he will go out to feed. Until the chick is old enough, the mother and father switch times feeding while the other feeds.
In late spring, the chick will molt their feathers into their waterproof ones with the process lasting 34 days. These waterproof feathers are important to the survival of the chick. If they fall into the sea, they can be swept away and die. After the ice starts melting, the chick's first journey to the ocean with their parents begin (Society).
During the harsh winter season, the males will remain in the cold, and rotate in a penguin huddle to remain warm. Penguins who are on the outside layer will work their ways towards the middle of the huddle and inside penguins will work their way outward so everyone can get warm. On average, there are about 5,000 penguins in each huddle(ARKive).
During the month of August, the eggs begin to hatch. Females will return from the ocean in search of their mate. With the male embracing the cold, harsh winter for several months, he has note been able to feed. After the female finds him, she will begin to take care of their young, and he will go out to feed. Until the chick is old enough, the mother and father switch times feeding while the other feeds.
In late spring, the chick will molt their feathers into their waterproof ones with the process lasting 34 days. These waterproof feathers are important to the survival of the chick. If they fall into the sea, they can be swept away and die. After the ice starts melting, the chick's first journey to the ocean with their parents begin (Society).