The king penguin is the second-largest species of penguin, known for its striking orange and yellow markings on its head and neck. They primarily inhabit the sub-Antarctic islands and the coasts of Antarctica. King penguins are excellent swimmers, using their wings as flippers to navigate through the water in search of fish and squid. These penguins are social animals, often found in large colonies that can number in the thousands. They breed every 13 to 16 months, with females laying a single egg that both parents take turns incubating. The chicks are cared for by both parents until they are ready to fend for themselves.