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The Emperor Penguin is the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. It treks 31- 75 miles over the ice to breeding colonies, which may include thousands of penguins. The female lay a single egg, which is then incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed; parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. The average lifespan of the Emperor Penguin is 20 years, although observations suggest that some Emperor Penguins may live to 50 years of age. 5. What is the central idea of this passage? A- The movie, Happy Feet was inspired by Emperor Penguins. B-The male Emperor Penguin sits on the egg while the mother hunts for food. C- Female Emperor penguins lay their eggs in the Antarctic and both male and female take turns caring for the egg until it hatches. D Emperor Penguins live over 50 years.​

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Answer: The central idea of the passage is that Emperor Penguins breed during the Antarctic winter and both male and female take turns incubating the egg and caring for their chick in the colony.

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