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Penguins

Penguins live primarily in Antarctica, but can also be found in cold coastal areas of South America, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. There are seventeen species of Penguins, and seven are found only in Antarctica.

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Why must a penguins egg not be left on the ground?

Like a normal egg, penguin eggs need wormth considered to be hacthed, because if they're not warm, then the egg is considered dead, or will never hatch. So, if you leave a penguin egg on the ground too long, it might never hatch. If it's lost, that's even worse.

Why don't penguins eggs freeze?

because they sit on it

Alternative Answer:

The parents protect the egg(s) from freezing by either sitting on them to keep them warm or in the case of Emperor Penguins the male keeps the egg warm by keep it balanced on his feet and covered with his feathers while the female is off feeding in the ocean. If the egg is left on the snow for too long it will freeze. Also, not all penguins live in the cold regions of the world so they don't have to worry about losing their eggs to the cold weather.

Penguins can swim so why are they not classified as fish?

They have wings and feathers.

They breathe air.

They are warm blooded.

What life process is a fish a penguin and a seal?

mostly the basic life processes are taking in energy, realeasing energy in food, using energy for body processes, producing and excreting wastes , responding to the enviroment, reproducing

What part of the body do penguins use to move?

They use their feet to waddle and their flippers to keep balance.

What is the best way to keep an egg from breaking at fifty feet?

The best way to keep and egg dropping from fifty feet safe would be by putting it in a box and wrapping it in walmart bags, and then put that in a shoe box...

How do emperor penguins compete for mates?

Mate selection is up to the female, and it is the females that compete for the males

Have humans ever hunted penguins for meat?

A long time go Penguins were hunted for a source of food and oil. But I don't think they are hunted anymore.

Are penguins slimy?

they are very slimy, like a wet feather if you have ever felt one of those.

What are some penguin riddles?

heres a couple..they might be a bit lame

Q:whats black and white but red all over?

A:sun burned penuin

Q:what looks like an eye on in Antartica?

A:penguin wariming time

sorry if you think there too lame

When does a penguin rest?

Penguins do not have a regular sleep pattern. They sleep when they have the chance to, which can be any time of the day or night, but they do not usually sleep for long periods of time.

Are penguins mammals or birds?

Penguins are flightless birds. However, like marine mammals, they are able to swim underwater for long periods. Rather than milk, they feed their young regurgitated fish. In some species, notably the Emperor penguins, the male (who fasts while incubating the egg alone) can regurgitate a fatty substance for a newborn to eat in lieu of food.

How far inland does an emperor penguin walk to breed?

Emperor penguin colonies are generally close to Antarctica's beaches. However, during their breeding season, the sea ice has frozen so that their walk back to open water may be up to about 60Km.

What are facts about pengiuns?

1. The largest type of penguins are Emporer penguins. They get up to about 4 feet.

2. There are only 2 types of penguins that are considered Antarctic penguins. (Adaleys and Emporers)

3. Penguins are birds

4. Female Emporer penguins lay there eggs and balance the egg on their feet. The extra fat from their bellies cover up the egg to keep it warm.

5. There are at least 17 different types of penguins... Some people say 18 because there is one sort of sub-species.

Are penguins ticklish?

no their not their skin it to tough and hard

but I think they may have thinner skin on there feet so they may behttp://7reasons.org/2011/05/06/7-reasons-you-should-never-tickle-a-penguin

Do penguins have periods?

Yes, Penguins in face have a fully developed ministral cycle.

But theres are alot more rare than thoughs in a human.

they last around 6 hours every 3 months.

Is a penguin a wild animal?

Yes, well I wouldn't keep it as a pet. Ask Mr. Popper from Mr. Popper's Penguins! (;