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the emperor penguin doesnt have a set niche it normally lives in the sea in cold climates, but when its time to mate they move to the matting grounds and mate, after the baby penguins are born the penguins move back to the sea again but befor the penguin is hatched the father sits on the egg when the mother penguin is out getting food.

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Q: What is emperor penguin's niche in the antarctic environment?
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