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Why do penguins puff up their fur?
yes to keep warm
How do macaroni penguins defend themselves?
by blending in with there colors in the water.
Why do owls puff up?
Puffing the feathers out traps more air. Air is a good insulator (it doesn't transfer heat well) so when they puff their feathers out it helps to keep them warm.
Why do lovebirds puff up?
Well, all birds puff up. The bird will puff up to rearrange feathers out of order, and to let out warm air against its skin that has been trapped by the feathers.
Why do birds puff up their feathers to keep warm?
By puffing out their feathers in the cold birds create a larger insulating layer of air and feathers, which helps them retain body heat. Many mammals do the same with their fur.
Why are penguins considered as birds?
The characteristics of a bird is that is has feathers as its outer covering ,beak ,wings.The ability to fly is actually an exception. Most birds can fly while some bird's can't. Penguin is one of those exceptions which can't fly. Other examples will be ostrich and emu.
Do penguins have tails?
They are fairly short and drag on the ice when the penguin stands up.
Are penguins black?
Penguins appear black due to their dense coat of feathers that are actually dark blue or gray in color. This coloration camouflages them when swimming in the ocean against predators looking up from below.
What does it mean when a bird fluffs up?
it means that they are cold, and they fluff up for warmth. i have a fat quaker bird :]
Why does a female pheasant puff up?
A pheasant will puff up (as will most birds) when it gets cold. When a pheasant puffs up, it traps air between it's feathers and body, which acts as insulation to keep the bird warm. It may also be an indication the bird is not feeling well. When birds get sick, they feel like they are cold, even if the weather is warm.
How do penguins keep warm?
small feathers which are covered with a thin layer of light oil. When they are cold, they ruffle up these feathers and a pocket of air is formed.blubber also helps to keep the heat in and keep the cold out.
Why do normal fish puff up?
Normal fish do not puff up- only puffer fish.
