As in all birds, the female Emperor Penguin lays a large single egg, but quickly passes it to the male, who carries it on top of his feet. She then leaves to go out to sea and feed while the male incubates the egg alone. read more
Emperor penguins baby fact # 1 The Emperor penguins baby hatch from an egg after around 65 days of incubation. The egg is laid by the female Emperor penguin in May or June, and will then weigh around 450 grams (1 pound). read more