Penguins spy in the huddle

In Antarctica,emperors face an opposite problem.

A glacier entering the frozen sea creates an ice maze riddled with crevasses-

one mistake could prove fatal.

Even here, the penguins' incredible sense of direction guides them

towards their breeding grounds.

By keeping together

and sharing knowledge

they are less likely to get lost.

It's a matter of follow-the -leader,

but all it takes is one false move...

and it can all go horribly wrong.

penguin squawks

Alone,the ice maze seems strangely disorientating

He calls,but his voice is lost on the wind.

His companions continue without him.

He escapes the maze,but it's too late...

He must attempt the journey alone.

The lone emperor continues his journey,

determined to reach the breeding grounds.

His companions are several miles ahead

and the weather has started to turn.

He's bulit to endure Antarctic storms

but it's a bad time for any penguin to be alone...

Ahead ,the others are feeling the full force of the blizzard.

penguincam joins them,

as driving snow makes the route almost impassable.

They're now wasting precious energy.

As winds reach 90 miles an hour

They start to huddle together for warmth

This is their best chance of survival.

The alone penguin struggles on...

He's weakening from exertion and the cold.

Then,through the whiteout,distant shapes appear.

Forming the huddle allowed him to catch up...

It may have saved his life.