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Why do penguins have a layer of fat or blubber under their feathers?
because the penguins dont get eaten by sharks they eat sharks
What is under penguins feathers?
A penguin simply has skin under its feathers.
How do penguins keep warm in order to survive in Antarctica?
Penguins have a layer of fat under their feathers in order to keep warm in Antarctic air and frigid ocean waters.
Do penguins have skin and why?
yes, under the feathers. why? to separate the inside from the outside.
What does Duck with soft down mean?
Down is the soft feathers of a bird, the ones under the stiff feathers. A duck is a waterfowl with a flat beak.
How is a penguin suited to its environment?
Penguins have special waterproof feathers tha t help them swim in the freezing waters of Antarctica. Their feathes are so warm and cozy that they might not feel the cold weather. Ever wonder how penguins can stand the smell of penguin guano?They can't smell it, that's why!
Why do penguins need waterproof feathers?
Because they need to hunt and swim under the water
How do penguins keep warn?
They have a thick layer of fat under their skin which provides insulation helping them to keep warm. Their dark coloured feathers absorb heat from the sun, this also helps to keep them warm.
What feathers are under the countour feathers?
The inner layer of duck feathers are known as down feathers. Their primary function is insulation. The outer feather layers aid in waterproofing and aerodynamics.
How do penguins keep themselves warm in cold water?
Just like whales, penguins have a layer of fat under their skin called "blubber". Overtop of this they are covered with fluffy "down" feathers and overtop of those they have their outer feathers which overlap to seal in warmth. Penguins rub oil from a gland onto their feathers to help make them waterproof and windproof.
What is penguin blubber?
Penguins do not actually have blubber - blubber is vascularized fat which is characteristic of cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians. Penguins do have a thick layer of fat which does help to keep them warm, but their main source of warmth is their feathers and down. From http://www.penguinscience.com/education/ask_a_researcher.php : 1. How do penguins feathers work to keep them warm? Adélie Penguins have about 100 feathers per square inch, which is a density that is far higher than in other birds. Their feathers are short, cup-shaped and overlap closely to make a waterproof covering for the body. The base of the feather has downy tufts that trap the warm air near the penguin's skin. Adélie Penguins also have a layer of down growing beneath the contour feathers, as well as a thick layer of fat under their skin that further helps to insolate their bodies from the cold. and 8. Do they like the cold air?Penguins have many adaptations to keep them warm. When the temperature gets a few degrees above freezing they must work to lose heat by panting and fluffing their feathers. *****Please help our schools by pointing this out to our teachers! My niece came home with a study guide for an upcoming test that stated "Penguins have blubber". Although this is a simple mistake and easy to confuse, it's always better to teach and have our children grow up learning the truth!*****
How do emperor penguins protect?
Well the father penguin keeps the chick warm by sheltering it under it's belly feathers
