Crossvallia waiparensis stood 1.6 metres tall and was four times heavier than an emperor penguin

Enormous penguins are believed to have rapidly evolved between 66m and 56m years ago – after the dinosaurs disappeared

Average

woman is

1.7 metres

tall

At up to 1 metre tall, the king penguin is the second largest living species of penguin

Enormous penguins are believed to have rapidly evolved between 66m and 56m years ago – after the dinosaurs disappeared

At up to 1 metre tall, the king penguin is the second largest living species of penguin

Leg bones suggest its feet played a greater role in swimming than those of modern penguins

Average

woman is

1.7 metres

tall