After the male returns again, the parents take turns feeding and taking care of the chick. When the chick is 5-6 months old, it becomes independent. By now it is the Antarctic spring and the chicks are ready to get food on their own. Some emperor penguins have lived to be 50 years old, but the mortality rate among chicks is high due to the harsh conditions. It's called the Galapagos penguin, and they are found on the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.
Many people are surprised that there are no penguins in the Arctic.
In the water, they are called a flight or a squadron. Well, it's about time for the mail to be sent off. Until tomorrow . . .