Emperor penguins in Antarctica

Tracking Antarctic Penguins

Monitor penguin movements, populations, and colony locations across the frozen continent

~18.6M
Total Recorded
1000+
Census Records
5
Species Shown

Population Overview

Penguin populations we're tracking

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

595,000
↑ 2.3% this year
Height: 115cm Weight: 35kg
Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

3,790,000
↑ 1.8% this year
Height: 70cm Weight: 5kg
Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

7,500,000
↓ 0.5% this year
Height: 72cm Weight: 4.5kg
Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

387,000
↑ 3.1% this year
Height: 80cm Weight: 6kg
Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

6,300,000
↓ 1.2% this year
Height: 70cm Weight: 5.5kg

Recent News

Latest updates on penguin conservation

January 2026

Emperor Penguin Colonies Show Signs of Recovery

New satellite imagery reveals three previously undiscovered emperor penguin colonies in East Antarctica, bringing hope for the species.

December 2025

Chinstrap Population Decline Concerns Scientists

Research teams report a 12% decline in chinstrap penguin populations over the past decade, linked to warming ocean temperatures.

November 2025

Gentoo Penguins Adapt to Changing Climate

Studies show gentoo penguins are expanding their range southward in response to climate change, demonstrating remarkable adaptability.

October 2025

New Marine Protected Area Established

International treaty creates largest marine protected area around Antarctic Peninsula to safeguard penguin feeding grounds.

Major Penguin Colonies

Explore the largest penguin colonies across Antarctica

Colony Locations

Real census data from research stations

Legend

Adélie Penguin
Chinstrap Penguin
Emperor Penguin
Gentoo Penguin
Macaroni Penguin

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