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they coat their feathers wit the oil from a glad. it is near the tail to increase impermeability.
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Where is a skunk's stink gland located?
Under its tail, near its excretory organs!
What is a preen gland?
A preen gland is an organ in a bird near the tail, producing oil to help waterproof the bird's feathers. It is also called the Uropygial gland.
What is a penguins tail called?
Tail
Is the birds oil glands located under its wings?
The Uropygial gland is found near the base of the tail of birds.
Do penguins have a long tail?
Most penguins no , some species of penguins certainly.
What is the purpose of a penguins tail?
The tail balances them while they are sliding on ice.
What type of tail do penguins have?
arrowhead shaped
Do penguins swim well?
Obviously not, but they did in the movie "surfs up"
What is the penguins tail shape?
It looks like a stubby triangle.
Are penguins are good swimmers?
Yes, penguins are good swimmers. Their wings were made to paddle themselves through the water, and their tail acts as a rudder.
Is a duck feather a conductor or insulator?
Duck feather are insulators and they are also water proof so that they shed water. Ducks have a special gland near their tails, called the preen gland. This gland produces an oil, which ducks rub over their feathers with their beaks to maintain their waterproof effect. The larger feathers in the tail are called quill feathers and were used at one time for writing.
Is duck feathers a conductor or a insulator?
Duck feather are insulators and they are also water proof so that they shed water. Ducks have a special gland near their tails, called the preen gland. This gland produces an oil, which ducks rub over their feathers with their beaks to maintain their waterproof effect. The larger feathers in the tail are called quill feathers and were used at one time for writing.
