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They have several layers of feathers and they have feet covered in feather to keep warm.

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Do penguins use behavioral adaptations to keep warm?

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How do animals living in Antarctica adapt?

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Is a penguin cold blooded?

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Do animals hibernate in winter in Arctic and Antarctica?

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because they have a lot of fat that can keep them warm, plus with all the fur they have, keeps the thermal energy inside them. hope this helps


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