How could two of the same species that live in the same area, be so different? There are many ways these two penguins are different, including their size and weight, their diets, and how they care for their young. Now, onto their differences, and the few similarities they have.
One of the many differences between the Emperor and Adelie penguins are their size and weight. Considering the Emperor penguin is the largest penguin alive, clocking in at 45 inches tall, and between 45 and 80 pounds. Whereas the Adelie weighs in at a measly 27 inches tall and between 8 and 11 pounds. Even though neither bird uses their wings for flight, the Emperor has an impressive wingspan of 30 inches, with the Adelie at a small, 16 inch wingspan.
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