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Facts about puffins?

beats its wings 300-400 times per minute


What feauture help insects survive?

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How do puffins survive in the Arctic?

They survive if they take care of themselves properly.


How do puffins help the environment?

They don't.


How do Puffins help humans?

Puffins help people by being good indicators of when we are over fishing the oceans. When puffins bring home less fish for their young, it indicates fish populations are dwindling.


How do wings of penguins and puffins demonstrate convergent evolution?

No. Both are birds and their wings are a derived trait common to all birds. The wings of penguins and bats display convergent evolution.


How do an insects wing help an insect reproduce?

Wings help an insect to survive because they can remove themselves from danger by flying away. There is no known function of wings in the reproduction process.


What inherited traits help the peacock survive?

If a peacock has no wings it will be cold and freeze to death


Are some puffins flightless?

No, puffins are not flightless birds; they are well-known for their ability to fly. Puffins have strong wings that enable them to fly efficiently over the ocean, often reaching speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. However, they are primarily adapted for life at sea, where they use their wings for both flying and swimming underwater. While they can fly, they are more vulnerable to predators on land, where they nest.


What are a puffins special features?

Puffins are known for their distinctive colorful beaks, which are especially vibrant during the breeding season. They have a stocky body, short wings, and webbed feet that make them excellent swimmers. Their ability to dive and catch fish underwater is enhanced by their streamlined shape and strong wings. Additionally, puffins have a unique ability to carry multiple fish in their beaks at once, thanks to their specialized jaw structure.


Can puffins fly?

Puffins can fly, but they swim much better than they fly. I've seen them do both in Alaska. It is true but they fly good most after they wait one hour after a full belly.


What is unique about a puffins egglaying?

both parents help with the incubation