Yeah true, we all need some alone time. It helps a lot to relax and settle our thoughts. Gosh, I really dreamed to a see a penguin for real especially Emperor Penguins. The life cycle of Emperor Penguins really amazes me, in the wild, from the time the mother lay her eggs, father Penguin takes his turn keeping them warm until the eggs are hatched while mother Penguin is away to look for food. They're very smart animals too. Just imagine how baby Penguins recognize their parents even almost all Penguins looks the same. =)
Emperor penguins are really remarkable how they have adapted to breed in such insanely extreme conditions. I wouldn't say they are overly smart. sadly I have encountered them many, many times and they don't seem to scream intelligence. However, thy are able to recognize one another through their calls/sound. They can hear the distinct noise that makes them an individual. They are unable to recognize one another via sight and rely on their calls to find one another :)