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The feathers are not water proof because it is only there blubber wich keeps them warm
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn arctic tempuratures, the water can be VERY cold. These waterproof feathers help penguins stay warm while swimming.
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Do penguins have waterproof skin?
Their feathers have an oily coating which makes them waterproof, its the feathers not the skin, but yes.
Are penguins covered with waterproof fur?
No. Penguins are birds, they have feathers, not fur.
Why do penguins need waterproof feathers?
Because they need to hunt and swim under the water
What keeps penguins waterproof?
they have this oil inside their body that they put on their feathers. every day
Are penguins covered with waterproof fur or feathers?
You can call them fuzzy if you want to. Penguins are birds. All birds have feathers. Furry implies that the animal has hair, but fuzzy could refer to the feathers. Penguin chicks can definitely be described as being fuzzy since they are covered in down when they hatch.
Are penguins fluffy?
LOL. Ok, so yes, in a way penguins are fluffy, but only when they are young. By the time they grow their adult feathers they are sleek and waterproof.
Do penguins have feathers or fur?
Penguins do have feathers, but people often confuse them for fur because unlike most bird feathers, they are short and dense. These unique feathers are also waterproof on the outside and insulated on the inside to keep the penguins warm in such frigid climates.
Why do penguins not have feathers.?
Penguins do have feathers
How have penguins adapted to live in antarctica?
penguins are adapted well to antarctica because they have blubber, which insulates them and keeps them warm, also they have waterproof feathers & their beaks help them catch fish for them and their families. :)
Why do penguins have coats?
so hey wont get cold because they live in a cold place
How do penguins withstand the winter?
They huddle together to keep warm against the cold wind. Their waterproof feathers protect them against the freezing temperatures of the water
Why can't penguins chicks go into the water?
Penguin chicks haven't yet gotten the waterproof outer layer of feathers that adult penguins have. If a penguin chick went into the water, they would get wet and cold.
