they have this oil inside their body that they put on their feathers. every day
The feathers are not water proof because it is only there blubber wich keeps them warm
yes
Yes
No. Penguins are birds, they have feathers, not fur.
No, penguins are not born waterproof. When they hatch, their feathers are not yet fully developed and lack the necessary oils to make them waterproof. It takes time for the young penguins to grow their adult feathers and acquire the waterproofing oils from their parents' preening. Until then, they are vulnerable to getting wet and cold.
so they could swim away from preditors
Yes, penguins have waterproof skin. Their feathers are coated with a special oil that helps repel water and keep them dry while swimming in cold oceans. This adaptation helps them stay warm and buoyant in the water.
Because they need to hunt and swim under the water
Wax
LOL. Ok, so yes, in a way penguins are fluffy, but only when they are young. By the time they grow their adult feathers they are sleek and waterproof.
the fact that it is probably waterproof !! ;)
Keratin the same thing your fingernails are made of!