This Penguin Is Known For The Deepest Dives
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The Emperor penguin is known for the deepest dives is and they are the deepest-diving of all birds.
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They typically dive to depths of 100-200 meters (330-650 feet) while hunting for fish, squid, and krill.
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The deepest recorded dive for an emperor penguin was an astonishing 565 meters (1,850 feet).
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They can remain underwater for over 20 minutes, with the longest recorded dive lasting nearly 32 minutes.
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Emperor penguins have several physiological adaptations that enable these extreme dives.
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These include solid bones and a high concentration of oxygen-storing myoglobin in their muscles.
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They also have the ability to drastically slow their heart rate to conserve oxygen.
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