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Nope. Several other bird species are able to swim underwater, generally to collect food. For example, migrating ducks dive into gaps in the Arctic icecap, where superheated water pours out of the shallow sea floor, to collect shellfish to eat.
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Can penguins swim underwater?
Yes they can
Can flightless birds swim?
only some like penguins
Are penguins the only birds that can swim?
no, auks, ducks, murres, and puffins can also swim, gulls can swim on the surface
Why do penguins have wedded feet?
Penguins have wedded feet so they could swim underwater
What Florida birds can swim underwater?
Anhinga
Which bird is the best swimmer?
swan birds swim with there eyes open or close?swan birds swim with there eyes open or closePenguins can swim on water.Ducks can also swim on water.Swan can swim on water.
Why do penguins swim underwater?
to get food like krill,small fish and squid
Do penguins have beaks or noses?
Penguins actually have beaks. They are also member of the bird group, but they are the only birds that can swim and face the fierce coldness of Antarctica
What features of Penguins make them different from other birds?
Penguins are birds and they cannot fly. The one cool thing about penguins are that they can swim in cold water and they eat fish and not worms like other birds. Every bird has a special quality or something that is "cool" about them. And penguins cannot fly but they swim. Penguins are aqua-dynamic, not aero-dynamic, like most other birds.
Are penguins mammals or birds?
Penguins are flightless birds. However, like marine mammals, they are able to swim underwater for long periods. Rather than milk, they feed their young regurgitated fish. In some species, notably the Emperor penguins, the male (who fasts while incubating the egg alone) can regurgitate a fatty substance for a newborn to eat in lieu of food.
What are the penguins hands called?
It is a flipper, which is a modified wing that penguins use to swim underwater.
When can penguins swim?
It can swim only in the winter.
