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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause the sea isn't completely frozen. It just has big chunks of ice which they avoid. Also alot of penguin live closer to the equator where it isn't frozen at all.
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How do such animals keep themselves warm in cold water?
fur
What does blubber do on a penguin?
The blubber helps keep penguins warm during the winter and the cold water.
What are features of Fairy Penguins?
Penguins have a thick layer of insulating feathers that keeps them warm in water. They also are able to reduce the amount of blood that gets cold, but still keep themselves from freezing. They often huddle together to keep warm.
How do penguins survive the winter weather?
Penguins have a layer of fat to keep themselves warm
Do penguins have behavioral adaptations to keep warm?
yes becouse the got this kind of blubber like whales and the keep warm from the water and the cold temperature
Do penguins have special fur to keep them warm?
No, penguins do not need to keep warm because they live in a very cold climate.
Do Antarctic penguins have feathers?
Yes, they keep them warm in the cold Antarctic water. But if oil gets on their feathers they could die of being too cold.
Why do penguins keep warm?
Because they don't want to be cold.
How do emperor penguins adapt to the cold?
They Have Thick Fur Which Keep ALL Penguins No Matter What Kind Or Age
Why do penguins only breed in the cold?
Because all penguins were born in cold climates, and that is their natural breeding grounds. Even zoos keep it cold for them, because that is what their bodies are adapted to.
Why can penguin live in the cold?
Because penguins have fur to keep them warm.
How do penguins withstand the winter?
They huddle together to keep warm against the cold wind. Their waterproof feathers protect them against the freezing temperatures of the water
