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Their skin is oily, I suppose it's so it can keep their skin healthy and protected when they're in the water.
I might be wrong.
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What are penguins adaptations for travel and speed?
the special adaptions are for steering and swimming.
Have humans ever hunted penguins for meat?
A long time go Penguins were hunted for a source of food and oil. But I don't think they are hunted anymore.
What traits do penguins have that helps them with there survive in or adapt to its environment?
they have a oil on their fur or blubber so they are warm and can adapt to weather quickly
How many species of penguins are there in the world?
There are seventeen species of penguins in the world. Some of these include emperor penguins, Galapagos penguins, king penguins and Humboldt penguins.
Why don't emperor penguins freeze to death in antarctica?
Emperor Penguins do not freeze to death in the Antarctic as they are well adapted to their surrondings.A penguin doesn't freeze to death because:It has a thick layer of blubber or fat to keep it warmIt has black skin which is good at absorbing and keeping in heatA penguin's Feathers are tightly compact and when a penguin 'preens' itself by putting a special oil made from a gland in its tail on it, it becomes Waterproof.When penguins do get cold, they huddle together for warmth.To you or I it i cold in the Antarctic but to a Penguin, it is normal as it has adapted to the cold weather, just as we have adapted to our surrinding
What animal's feathers are coated in special oil?
A penguins...
What special features do penguins have to help them swim underwater?
penguins have strong flippers and their feathers have a certain kind of 'oil' ok it so they could 'glide' through water.
Will Marlene be in the Penguins of Madagascar special Operation Blowhole?
yes, Marlene will be in the penguins of Madagascar special Operation blowhowe
What is special about the penguins habitat?
newzeelin
Do penguins have special needs?
yes
Do penguins have oil on their tails?
yes they do. if they don't rub it on their body they will freeze Yes Penguins have oil on threre tails they rub it on them
What is special about what penguins does?
because you get to chat to friends
Why do penguins have no flight?
cuz god made them like that that's what so special bout penguins
What the Emperor penguins special needs?
The Emperor penguins are the largest penguins and have the special need to fatten up before breeding season or a moult, they can eat up to triple the usual daily food intake. Because of the extreme cold, the penguins have adapted to survive.
How do penguins adapt to change?
penguins adapt to the changedue to their special fetures eg. feathers, fats etc...
What is something special about penguin?
they are the only penguins that waddle
Are there penguins in club penguin that isn't a mod or a special penguin but is famous?
CHRISDOG and Saraapril are 2 famous penguins.
