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Penguins are not one of the best examples of camouflage when they are on the ice in Antarctica. That is because their black back gives them away against the white ice.
However, that tuxedo coloration is useful underwater. This is because an animal underneath a penguin would have difficulty seeing its underbelly against the light coming from the surface. From above the penguin, its dark back blends in with the dark depths of the ocean.
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Are penguins harmful to environment?
Penguins are a natural part of the environment where they live.
Do dolphins blend in with their environment?
Yes . They blend in with the rocks and water .
How do arctic penguins survive in their environment?
There are no penguins in the Arctic only the Antarctic!
How do emperor penguins protect themselves from predators?
Underwater creatures such as the lion sea tend to prey on emperor penguins. The penguins dark coat helps to blend in underwater.
How do turtles blend in?
Their shells look like their environment. They blend in by hiding in their shells.
Is it too cold for penguins to live in Antarctica?
No. Penguins live at sea and breed on the Antarctic beaches. Penguins are acclimated to this environment.
What are all the colors of penguins?
Penguins -- all 17 or more kinds -- grow feathers for warmth and for camouflage. Most penguins have dark, even black backs, so that when viewed underwater from above, they blend into the benthos. As well, most penguins have white chests, for the same reason: when viewed from below while underwater, they blend into the light. There are also orange, yellow, red, burgundy and other coloured markings on some penguins. You can read more about penguins, below.
Do White penguins exist?
Yes. You just cant see them because they blend in with the snow.
What animal lives in cold environment?
Penguins
How many penguins eat caterpillars?
Caterpillars are not part of a Penguins diet, the only food available to Penguins in their natural environment is fish.
Why can you not buy penguins?
because penguins need to be in arctic temperature environment. below 0 is suitable for them.
Where do all 17 penguins live?
In the cold environment
