Answer: Near Threatened
Notes: Recently, a study highlighted that emperor penguins are facing serious threats from climate change in Antarctica. Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest penguin species alive today, evolved around one million years ago. They are specially adapted to survive in the extreme cold of Antarctica and are found across the continent and nearby sub-Antarctic islands. Their habitat mainly includes pack ice and nearby marine areas, where they live their entire lives. As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, they are classified as Near Threatened.
