Habitat & Range

Do all penguins live in Antarctica?

No, not all penguins live in Antarctica. While species like the emperor and Adelie penguin are found on or near the Antarctic continent, most penguin species live in more temperate regions. Penguins are found in South America, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and even on the equator in the Galapagos Islands. The common factor is access to cold, nutrient-rich ocean currents rather than a frozen landscape. Of the 18 penguin species, only 4 breed on or around Antarctica itself.