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There are two major predators of penguins in Antarctica, including orca whales and leopard seals. Skua birds sometimes eat unattended or dead penguin chicks.
Unfortunately, too often penguins can be caught accidentally in fishing nets, even when the boat is not fishing for penguins.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoTop predators in Antarctic are whales (Blue, Fin, Humpback, Minke, Orca, Right, Sei, Sperm), penguins (17 different kinds - Adele, Black-footed, Chinstrap, Emperior, Erectrested, Fiordland, Centoo, Galapagos, humboldt, King, Little Blue, Magellanic, Macaroni, Rock Hopper, Royal, Snares Iland and the Yellow-eyed Penguin), seals (Antarctic Fur Seal, Crabeater, Leopard, Ross Seal, Southern Elephant, Weddell), seabirds (Antarctic Skua, Arctic Tern, Antarctic Shag, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Wandering Albatross), fish (Cod), and squid.
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∙ 8y agoNo animal 'lives' on the Antarctic continent: it's too cold and there is no food chain.
Marine mammals and birds do breed on Antarctica's beaches. Often some of these animals prey on each others' newborns to feed their own.
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What are some penguin facts?
they eat fish, live in Antarctica are black and white don't fly swim well 1. Emperor penguins are the largest penguins. 2. Penguins are not the only birds that don't fly. 3. There are 17 types of penguins. 4. Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica 5. Penguins were discovered 100 years ago (today is 2010 here). 6. Baby penguins are called chicks. 7.They lay eggs. 8.The African Penguin is the third most endangered species.
What are some What are facts about penguins?
they eat fish, live in Antarctica are black and white don't fly swim well 1. Emperor penguins are the largest penguins. 2. Penguins are not the only birds that don't fly. 3. There are 17 types of penguins. 4. Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica 5. Penguins were discovered 100 years ago (today is 2010 here). 6. Baby penguins are called chicks. 7.They lay eggs. 8.The African Penguin is the third most endangered species.
Name 5 creatures that live in Antarctica?
No creature lives in Antarctica, except for microscopic animals. However, many sea birds -- penguins, and sea mammals -- seals and whales, visit Antarctica' beaches to breed during breeding season.
Write 5 names of antarctica animal?
There are no native animals in Antarctica, however, several types of penguins, petrels, albatross and other sea birds come to Antarctica's beaches to breed. As well, many marine animals, including seals, whales and fish thrive in the Southern Ocean that surrounds the continent.
Are penguins native to Australia?
There are four species of penguins that breed on the coasts of Antarctica itself, and another three species found on the sub-Antarctic islands. Overall, there are millions of penguins. Of the true Antarctic species, there are approximately 2.5 million breeding pairs of Adelie penguins, 5 million breeding pairs of Chinstrap penguins, 238 000 breeding pairs of Emperor penguins and 320 000 breeding pairs of Gentoo penguins.
How high can rockhopper penguins jump?
Rochhopper penguins can jump up to 5 feet!
How many penguins live at the South Pole?
No penguins live at the South Pole because it's too far from the sea! Of the 18 species of penguin, only 5 live in Antarctica, and all but the emperor penguin leave Antarctica in the winter. The emperor penguin nests no more than 30 miles inland --- still 1470 miles from the south pole!Another AnswerPenguins are sea birds and make their homes in the sea where they find food. Four types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches, including the Emperor, Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo.The closest open water to the South Pole is about 750 miles, and the elevation of the South Pole is higher than 9,300 feet.Antarctica is too cold to support animal life of any kind, and there is no food chain there.OVER 9000WHAT 9000 that's impossible
What are 6 different animals in the Antarctica?
1. Weddell Seal 2. Orcas 3. Rock hopper Penguins 4. Leopard Seal 5. Adelie Penguin 6. Emperor Penguin There are many different animals in the Antarctic
What is Deryk Engelland's number on the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Deryk Engelland is number 5 on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What are the cultures in Antarctica?
No humans 'live' in Antarctica, but people representing many governments work there as scientists and in support of science, so ethnically, you'll always be companions with a rich mix of nationalities.
What age do penguins sexually mature?
5 years.
How long is a penguins gestation period?
5 or 6 weeks.
