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Emperor penguin

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Field guideHow penguins stay warmA penguin's waterproof outer feather surface and downy afterfeathers hold insulating air near the skin. Fat and compact shape add resistance, while countercurrent blood vessels recover heat from flippers and feet; behavior adjusts exposure, and emperor penguins share warmth in moving huddles.