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Are penguins non flying

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

yes penguins are really nonflying. they have vestigial wings are modified as flippers used in swimming. these wings ( flippers) are useless for flight and are used in conjunction with the tail to maintain balance when on land. They are highly adapted for life in water.

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