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How does design for penguins help them to function in their natural habitat of Antarctica?
It camouflages them from predators in the water. When a predator is looking up at a penguin, the penguin camouflages with the sun.
Why do Emperor penguins breed during Antarctic winter?
These animals breed on Antarctica because there are no land animals there to prey on this reproductive process. In order to hatch their young as soon as the sun rises, in about October, and fledge them to a state of independence before the sun sets in about March, the winter breeding season is part of their survival life cycle.
Why is the penguin adapted to live in a cold environment?
Penguins are adapted to survive the freezing Antarctic weather in a variety of ways.Penguins have a thick layer of fat underneath the skin which helps to store energy.This thick layer of fat also insulates them.Penguin feathers are specially designed. They are short and have an under-layer of fine woolly down, and easily shed water - a useful characteristic given that penguins spend up to 75% of their time in the water.Penguin feathers are shaped to overlap, enabling better streamlining for penguins when they are in the water, and protection from the cold wind when they are on land.Their body shape is also streamlined for rapid swimming and effective diving.Penguin wings, which are really flippers, and their feet are prone to losing a lot of heat because they are less well insulated. However, this problem is minimised because the muscles that operate their feet and flippers are not located deeper in the warmer, protected regions of the penguin's body. Long tendons move their feet and flippers, so it doesn't matter when the feet and flippers get too cold as they can still be operated normally.Penguins have dark feathers on the broad expanse of their backs. These black feathers absorb the heat of the sun, helping to warm up the birds.Penguins have a specially designed circulatory system which can adjust to conserving or releasing heat to maintain a constant temperature.Many species of penguins huddle together for warmth, and the eggs are incubated on the penguins' feet, where they get constant warmth.
How does a penguin adapt to its environment?
Penguins have a thick layer of fat underneath the skin which helps to store energy.This thick layer of fat also insulates them.Penguin feathers are specially designed. They are short and have an under-layer of fine woolly down, and easily shed water - a useful characteristic given that penguins spend up to 75% of their time in the water.Penguin feathers are shaped to overlap, enabling better streamlining for penguins when they are in the water, and protection from the wind when they are on land.Their body shape is also streamlined for rapid swimming and effective diving.Penguin wings, which are really flippers, and their feet are prone to losing a lot of heat because they are less well insulated. However, this problem is minimised because the muscles that operate their feet and flippers are not located deeper in the warmer, protected regions of the penguin's body. Long tendons move their feet and flippers, so it doesn't matter when the feet and flippers get too cold as they can still be operated normally.Penguins have dark feathers on the broad expanse of their backs. These black feathers absorb the heat of the sun, helping to warm up the birds.Penguins have a specially designed circulatory system which can adjust to conserving or releasing heat to maintain a constant temperature.Many species of penguins huddle together for warmth, and the eggs are incubated on the penguins' feet, where they get constant warmth.Penguins have webbed feet - this gives them speed for swimming.Penguins have solid bones that enable them to stay underwater for swimming and hunting. Flying birds have light, hollow bones, which could never withstand the stresses of this swimming.
What adaptations allow a penguin to survive in its environment?
Penguins are adapted to survive the colder climates in which they live in a variety of ways.Penguins have a thick layer of fat underneath the skin which helps to store energy.This thick layer of fat also insulates them.Penguin feathers are specially designed. They are short and have an under-layer of fine woolly down, and easily shed water - a useful characteristic given that penguins spend up to 75% of their time in the water.Penguin feathers are shaped to overlap, enabling better streamlining for penguins when they are in the water, and protection from the wind when they are on land.Their body shape is also streamlined for rapid swimming and effective diving.Penguin wings, which are really flippers, and their feet are prone to losing a lot of heat because they are less well insulated. However, this problem is minimised because the muscles that operate their feet and flippers are not located deeper in the warmer, protected regions of the penguin's body. Long tendons move their feet and flippers, so it doesn't matter when the feet and flippers get too cold as they can still be operated normally.Penguins have dark feathers on the broad expanse of their backs. These black feathers absorb the heat of the sun, helping to warm up the birds.Penguins have a specially designed circulatory system which can adjust to conserving or releasing heat to maintain a constant temperature.Many species of penguins huddle together for warmth, and the eggs are incubated on the penguins' feet, where they get constant warmth.Penguins have webbed feet - this gives them speed for swimming.Penguins have solid bones that enable them to stay underwater for swimming and hunting. Flying birds have light, hollow bones, which could never withstand the stresses of this swimming.Penguins either waddle on their feet or slide on their bellies across the snow, a movement called "tobogganing", which conserves energy while moving quickly. They also jump with both feet together if they want to move more quickly or cross steep or rocky terrain.
Why do penguins stands with its back facing the sun?
Normally penguins have black colour skin at their back. In science black asorbs light very well. So penguins face their back to the sun which is black colour. As a result it asorbs light from the sun and keeps it warm.
Are there penguins in the book by Stephenie Meyer midnight sun?
No, there is no penguins in Midnight Sun. But there are vampires...I don't think Edward is a big fan of Penguins, he prefers mountain lion.
Does the sun provide energy to the penguins?
no. i fact sun makes penguins very tired and lazy
How does the seasons occur?
facing the sun and not facing the sun?
When its night time is the earth facing the sun or facing away from the sun?
It is night in the hemisphere facing away from the Sun.
Why do sharks have dark backs?
Protect its back from the sun
If there's a hole in the ozone layer at the antarctic why don't all the penguins have cancer?
penguins can't get cancer because of there bodies........................................................ ---- An ozone hole occurs where the atmosphere receives no UV-C (and consequently no UV-B) from the Sun. So there is no UV-B to give the penguins cancer when the hole is present. Note that penguins most commonly stand straight up (unlike seals, etc.), which presents minimum aspect to the Sun when UV-B will be at its peak.
Where is sunrise if you are facing south?
To your right. That is correct, but how did you reason that out? Think of the compass. If you stand facing north, then east would be on your right and west would be on your left and you would be facing away from south. So, turn east toward the rising sun, now south is on your right, north is to your left and you are facing away from west. Same works for the setting sun (in the west). Face the setting sun, now north is on your right. Sounds complicated. The way I remember it is to put my right hand toward the rising sun. That way I am facing north--every time. Check it out with a compass.
What season is it when North America is not facing the sun?
winter!! because north america is not facing the sun. if it was facing the sun it will be summer or spring by now in north america! k? good : )
What direction is facing the rising sun?
Facing East.
When it is summer are you facing away from the sun?
The Earth tilts toward the sun for spring and summer. So the earth is not facing away from the Sun. If we were not facing the sun, we'd be cold because it would be fall going into winter.
How do you get days?
the earth revolves around the sun and when the sun is facing away from earth it is night and then when it is facing the sun it is day also
