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Penguins do not actually have blubber - blubber is vascularized fat which is characteristic of cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians. Penguins do have a thick layer of fat which does help to keep them warm, but their main source of warmth is their feathers and down. From http://www.penguinscience.com/education/ask_a_researcher.php : 1. How do penguins feathers work to keep them warm? Adélie Penguins have about 100 feathers per square inch, which is a density that is far higher than in other birds. Their feathers are short, cup-shaped and overlap closely to make a waterproof covering for the body. The base of the feather has downy tufts that trap the warm air near the penguin's skin. Adélie Penguins also have a layer of down growing beneath the contour feathers, as well as a thick layer of fat under their skin that further helps to insolate their bodies from the cold. and 8. Do they like the cold air?Penguins have many adaptations to keep them warm. When the temperature gets a few degrees above freezing they must work to lose heat by panting and fluffing their feathers. *****Please help our schools by pointing this out to our teachers! My niece came home with a study guide for an upcoming test that stated "Penguins have blubber". Although this is a simple mistake and easy to confuse, it's always better to teach and have our children grow up learning the truth!*****
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How does blubber help when the penguin is sleeping?
The blubber keeps the penguin warm
Why does the penguin needs its thick layer of blubber?
penguins dont have blubber
What does blubber do on a penguin?
Blubber on a penguin serves as an insulating layer to help them stay warm in cold waters. Penguins do not have thick fur like land mammals, so blubber is essential for maintaining their body temperature.
How does a penguin keep warm?
a penguin keeps warm with its blubber
What kind of animals live in artarctica?
Those which have adaptable features such as thick fur, blubber etc eg- penguin, seal
What is one feature that helps a penguin to live in its environment?
the fact that it has a layer of blubber and thermal feathers are some also there are its webbed feet.
Why does seals need thick fur and blubber?
Penguins have blubber to keep warm during the winter.The blubber keeps the heat in their bodies and warms them up.To survive the cold of course-a penguin has to spend a long time in wintry winds-evolution has made sure that penguins developed a layer of blubber-the others did not survive. To protect them against the arctic cold.
What body part helps an emperor penguin survive?
An emperor penguin's thick layer of blubber acts as insulation, helping it survive in cold Antarctic waters by keeping its body warm.
How does blubber help rattlesnakes?
Rattlesnakes do not have 'blubber' nor to they eat 'blubber.'
Penguin can live in very cold places.why does not their blood freeze?
they have a layer of blubber and thick feathers to protect them from the cold so they will feel warm and comfortable
Does the platypus have blubber?
No, platypuses do not have blubber. In Australia's mostly temperate climate, they do not need blubber.
Is a adelie penguin a cold weather penguin or weather penguins?
An Adelie penguin is a cold weather penguin. They are well adapted to survive in the harsh climate of Antarctica, with thick layers of feathers and blubber to keep them warm in freezing temperatures. These penguins are also excellent swimmers and spend their lives in cold, icy waters hunting for fish and krill.
