Penguins!

What do you know about Penguins??

What is a Penguin??

Penguins are birds that live in the water and on land. They cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. They have webbed feet and short wings, which they use for swimming.

Can a Penguin Fly??

Penguins "Fly" only under water. Penguins propel themselves through the water with flying movements of their flippers. Penguins are heavy so they can swim and dive for food. A penguins wings are paddle like flippers. Their legs and webbed feet are used as rudders, for steering.

Where do Penguins live?? Do they live in the North Pole??

No Penguins live in the North Pole! All penguins live in the southern half of the earth. They are found in the South Pole, New Zealand, southern Australia, South Africa, and along the coast of South America.

There are 18 different types of penguins. Can you name these penguins?? King Yellow-eyed Rockhopper

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Fun Facts About Penguins Most penguins can swim about 15 miles per hour. Penguins keep warm with insulating layers consisting of tightly packed feathers, air, skin, and blubber. Penguins live in large groups called colonies or rookery. Penguins lay eggs.

Are penguins in danger?? Though plentiful, penguins are threatened by oil spills, water pollution, and the over harvesting of ocean fish.

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