Emperor penguin
1.15 m - Height; defined specimen.
The emperor penguin is a flightless bird native to Antarctica, adapted to breed during the harsh winter.
A chosen 1.15 m standing height and 30 kg mass.
Defined examples — our methodologyEmperor penguin vs Human: height comparison
A human is about 1.52 times as tall as an emperor penguin. Selected basis: a defined specimen of Emperor penguin; an example for Human; approximate values.
- Emperor penguin
- Height
- Human
- Height
Emperor penguin
1.15 mHeight
0 - shared origin
Human
1.75 mHeight
0 - shared origin
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions. Horizontal rulers compare the selected spans; vertical brackets also identify height on the artwork.
In perspective1.52 times
Measurements, assumptions & sources
Human
1.75 m - Height; example.
A human is a primate of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by habitual upright walking, language and complex tool use.
A defined adult standing 1.75 m tall with a mass of 70 kg. This is a consistent comparison specimen, not a global average or health benchmark.
Defined examples — our methodology
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Living thingsEmperor penguin1.15 mThe emperor penguin is a flightless bird native to Antarctica, adapted to breed during the harsh winter.
PeopleHuman1.75 mA human is a primate of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by habitual upright walking, language and complex tool use.
Living thingsHoneybee1.5 cmA honeybee is a social insect that lives in a colony and gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.
Living thingsAfrican elephant3.3 mAn African elephant is a large plant-eating mammal recognised by its trunk, tusks and broad ears.
Living thingsBlue whale25 mA blue whale is a baleen whale that feeds by filtering small animals from seawater.
Living thingsGiraffe5 mA giraffe is an African mammal distinguished by its extremely long neck and legs, feeding mainly on tree leaves.
TransportFamily car4.5 mA family car is a motor vehicle designed to carry several passengers and their belongings.Side by side
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