Feathers on each penguins are scale-like, and are tightly packed in multiple layers. These scale-like feathers provide a waterproof coat. The only way to ruffle a penguin's feathers is through an extremely harsh wind. These feathers are crucial to their survival as they sustain wind chills as cold as -60°C (-76°F) and blizzards of 200 km/h (124 mph).
Prevention of heat loss are through the Emperor Penguin's extremities. Their heads are small, and their bills are relative to the body size, yet they are the largest of all penguins species with a height of 45 inches tall. Their bodies can store a considerable amount of fat, which can provide a long-lasating energy source, as well as insulate their bodies. These creatures have an adaptation for recycling their own body heat. With their veins and arteries sitting closely together, the Emperor penguins can recycle their body heat. Emperor penguins have distinct eye markings. Behind the eye, their feathers are yellow helping identify them.
Emperor penguins also have strongly clawed feet which are beneficial for gripping the ice.