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Do penguins have hollow bones?
No, penguins have solid bones like other birds, which helps with their diving abilities and survival in the water. Hollow bones are found in flying birds to reduce weight for easier flight.
Which one characteristic do birds seem to have that other animals don't?
Birds have hollow bones. (Except for penguins, which now have solid bones to help them dive)
How many bones are in a penguin?
Penguins have a similar bone structure to other birds, with approximately 120-150 bones in their bodies, depending on the species.
In what ways do penguins not resemble other kinds of birds?
That penguins can't fly but other birds can
Did penguins used to fly?
penguins like other Flightless Birds eg. ostriches emus etc.evolved from birds that could fly.millions of years ago penguins flew over the ocean and dived into the water for food.their bones became hollow and they could no longer fly,so answer to your qestion is yes
Do penguins have solid bones?
Yes, penguins have solid bones like other birds. This helps them to be strong and agile swimmers, allowing them to navigate through ocean waters efficiently.
Do birds eat penguins?
No.Birds eat Seeds,worms,ect. But not other birds especially penguins
How are penguins similar to other birds?
All birds have wings
How are penguins birds if they can't fly?
Just because penguins, ostriches, emus and kiwis don't fly doesn't automatically make them not birds. They still have the same characteristics that make them birds like all other birds have: a beak, feathers, porous bones, etc. The ability to fly is not part of the definition of what makes a bird.
Why do penguin have heavy and solid bones?
As opposed to other birds, penguins don't need light bones to be able to fly. On the contrary, penguins need to be fairly dense and solid to be able to dive well, and not simply bob like corks to the surface.
Penguins wing structure?
A penguin does not have wings like other birds. Instead, they have flippers, with massive, short and flattened. Bones. For a penguin the wing-beat in the water is similar to those by flying birds.
Is penguin a mammal or a bird?
Penguins are birds. Mammals are classified as endothermic animals that have hair, mammary glands, and three middle ear bones. Birds, while endothermic, do not have hair, mammary glands or three middle ear bones. They do not nurse their young, which is the specific characteristic of mammals. Penguins lay eggs like other birds and their chicks do not grow in a womb.
