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Penguins swim and fish in the sea so they swim in salt water

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Do emperor penguins swim?

Yes, Emperor penguins do swim, because they need to get food for their hatchlings


Which ocean do penguins swim in?

Penguins primarily swim in the Southern Ocean. This ocean surrounds Antarctica and is home to a variety of penguin species, including the well-known emperor penguins.


What are some of the adaptation's for Emperor Penguins?

Emperor penguins have adapted to be able to keep their bodies warm even in their cold habitats. They are also able to swim efficiently, in order to find food and escape predators.


What do Emperor Penguins mostly eat?

All Emperor Penguins eat fish, shrimp, cephalopod (witch is a type of squid) , krill, and crustaceans. Most Emperor Penguins zig - zag through the water to their food. The Emperor Penguin can swim up to 25 miles per. hr. And the Emperor Penguin can swim as deep as 1755 feet or deeper in the water. The Emperor Penguin can hold its breath for 18 minutes. So the penguin swims really fast by zig - zaging.


How fast does an emperor penguin move?

Emperor Penguins swim as 25 miles per hr. or faster. And zig - zaging also helps the Emperor Penguin move faster.


Do emperor penguins only travel on their feet?

Of course not. Penguins need to swim and dive for fish. They cannot live unless they are full of that stuff. They need to swim away from predators such as the mighty narwhal as well. Penguins, however, indeed do not fly. FREE TIBET


How do emperor penguins move?

emperor penguins move in land by waddling and in whater swiming like a rocketEmperor penguins move in two ways.1. In the water, they swim quite fast by using their wings as flippers and kicking their feet.2. On land they waddle because they have no knees and sometimes they slide on their bellies as if riding in a sled.


What can emperor penguins do?

Not much. They are very similar to any other penguin, they swim ,eat fish . But they can also jump a bit.


Why do emperor penguins have streamlined bodies?

They need bodies like this because they dive and swim in water. This form makes it easier to do that.


Are emperor penguins dangerous?

Emperor penguins are not dangerous to humans.


Do Emperor Penguins Have nicknames?

emperor penguins doesn't really have nicknames there just called a emperor penguins or just a penguin. :)


How do penguins protect themselves from killer whales?

When they do come in contact with Orcas, which is known to happen to Adelie King and Emperor Penguins they swim fast, are very agile and when threatened get out of the water.