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- Penguins are birds but they are unable to fly.
- There are 17 recognised species of penguin, but only four of them actually live at the Antarctic: the Adelie, Emperor, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins.
- 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 70% 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.
- 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.
What else can I help you with?
Where can you find information about fairy penguins?
You can go on google and type in fairy penguins.
In general are penguins endangered?
No. Only five of seventeen are currently.
What is a pack of penguins called?
A group of penguins on land is a waddle. The nesting group is a rookery. A group of babies is a creche. A group on water is a raft. And a group of penguins in a bar is known as a Morty. A group of penguins in general is known as a Parcel.
How many people a day get confused and think penguins are mammals?
While it is a common misconception that penguins are mammals, there is little information available regarding how many people believe this. Penguins are, however, birds.
When will the Pittsburgh Penguins be playing their next game?
If you are searching for information on the Pittsburgh Penguins you will find a schedule and upcoming game information on their official website. Social media, blogs, and fan sites also provide schedules and upcoming game information.
Can you have more information please about what penguins?
Its easy you just have to lick your toes
Where in Australia can you see the march of the ferry penguins?
On Phillip Island. They have a really good viewing deck and loads of information about the Penguins etc. have fun!
How many species of penguins are there in Antarctica?
Of the 17 known species of penguins, only two of them actually breed on Antarctica. For more information, see the related link.
How did penguins become extinct?
Penguins are not extinct in general. However, I think many years ago penguins were in the verge of extinction because of fishing companies. Penguins eat fish so if too much fish is taken out of water penguins will starve. Also, people (some people who liked exotic food) ate penguins long ago. So the question isn't too matching for my answer. Sorry if you didn't understand or some kind of penguin is extinct. I was talking about penguins in general. -Global Warming is the leading cause of the endangerment and possible extinction of penguins. The rise in heat on the planet's surface causes shrinking mass in the polar ice caps, particularly the south pole where 100% of naturally bred penguins habitate.
What does general information mean?
It refers to information on no particular subject, or very broad information on a very general topic. General information on the government of a country is an example. You wouldn't expect to get the latest news headlines, but information on the general structure and functions of the government.
What penguin can swim up to 40kmh but cant fly?
Penguins in general are excellent swimmers, but none of them can fly.
What genus is a penguin?
The genus of the penguins varies according to the species. Penguins are in the order Sphenisciformes and within this order there are six genera (which is the plural of genus), which are then divided into a further 17 species.The various genera are:Aptenodytes (Emperor and King penguins)Pygoscelis (brush-tailed penguins)Eudyptes (crested penguins)Megadyptes (yellow-eyed penguins)Spheniscus (banded penguins)Eudyptula (Little Blue penguins)For information on the specific species within each genus, see the related link below.
