1. By Keicia Jackson

2.  Mammals  Fish  Reptiles  Birds  Amphibians

3.  Penguins lay eggs.  They have feathers and wings.  They have 2 legs and eat fish.  The Emperor Penguin’s dad stays with the egg while the mom is hunting fish.  They have ear holes instead of ears.

5. The Emperor Penguin lives in Antarctica and spends most of their time in the sea. They have adapted to this cold area by having a thick layer of fat or blubber. When Emperor Penguins are babies they have a thick coat of grey down feathers. Their eyes have white feathers all around them. This head mark helps the mom or dad find them in the darkness of the cold Antarctic winter. Penguin have orange or yellow on the feathers behind the neck when they are an adult. These penguins look like they have a tuxedo on. This adaptation helps them blend in to the water or ice.

6.  Penguins migrate and go inland to the nesting grounds to have the eggs. It is a long walk and very cold. After the mom has the egg, she passes it to the father. The dad holds the egg on his feet and tucks it under a fold of feathered skin to keep it warm. If he does not keep the egg warm it will die. The mom hunts for fish. The dads do not eat for two months.

7. Penguin have black and white feathers to help them be protected from their enemies. They cannot fly, but their bodies can slide on the ice. They are very good, fast swimmers. Their predators are fur seals, sea lions, and whales. The Emperor Penguin have adapted to out-swim their enemies.

8. In conclusion, the Emperor Penguin has adapted to his environment. He looks like he has a tuxedo on and these white and black feathers help him blend in. His body is made so he can swim fast in the water. He has fat or blubber to help him stay warm. The Emperor Penguin is an endangered species. People can help the penguin by doing things to prevent climate change.

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