Animals

How many meters deep can an emperor penguin dive?

Over 500

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An emperor penguin dives over 500 meters deep into the sea. It can hold its breath for up to 20 minutes. Its heart beats only 15 times per minute underwater. This saves oxygen for long hunting trips. He hunts fish, squid and krill on the sea floor.

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