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Why don't penguins have gills?
Penguins are birds and are adapted to live in water and on land. They have lungs for breathing air, like other birds. Gills are specialized organs found in fish and some other aquatic animals that allow them to extract oxygen from water. Penguins have evolved to breathe air efficiently despite spending a lot of time in the water.
Do penguins have noses?
Yes, penguins have noses, but they do not have external nostrils like humans. Instead, penguins have nasal openings on their beaks that help them breathe while swimming and diving. These openings are covered by feathers to prevent water from entering.
Do penguins have nostrils?
Yes, penguins have nostrils located on the upper part of their beaks. These nostrils help them breathe while swimming and diving underwater.
How do emperor penguins breathe?
Emperor penguins breathe through their lungs, taking in oxygen from the air and expelling carbon dioxide. When they are swimming underwater, emperor penguins can hold their breath for up to 18 minutes, utilizing their large lung capacity and efficient oxygen exchange system to dive deep for food.
How do penguins respire?
Penguins have a respiratory system similar to other birds. They breathe air into their lungs, where oxygen is extracted and carbon dioxide is expelled. Penguins can dive underwater for extended periods of time due to adaptations such as increased oxygen storage capacity and efficient use of oxygen in their muscles.
Why do penguins leap out of the water?
to breathe
Do penguins breathe under water?
no, they cant stupid
How do real penguins breath on land and in water?
Real penguins breathe air, and hold their breath when they are underwater.
Why are'nt penuins classified as fish?
why do penguins woddle? Because penguins are birds. They breathe air, and fish breathe water. There are many creatures that swim which are not fish.
What is it called when penguins poop out water to breathe?
water pooping and also what kind of a question is that
Do penguins breathe oxygen on the air or water?
Penguins are birds and like all birds they get oxygen by breathing air.
How long can emperor penguins stay under water for?
Penguins DON'T breathe under water. Penguins breathe with lungs, and need to surface regularly to breathe. While diving, they simply hold their breath.
How do little blue fairy penguins breathe underwater?
Adele penguins breathe air through avian air sacs which are similar to lungs in mammals. They are able to hold their breath for extended periods while diving under the water.
Does penguins breathe in carbon dioxide and lets out oxygen?
Penguins breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. They have this in common with all animals.
Can penguins survive in freshwater?
penguins don't breathe water, so yeah, as long as the environment fits there needs and food supply is met.
How do penguins breathe in water for a long time?
yes they do, but they have an oil under their feathers which keeps them warm and also blubber (fat) which also keeps them warm.
How do the penguins live?
They eat and breathe.
