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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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No. Penguins routinely skate across ice on their bellies, and have no problem standing. A creature that spends great portions of its life on snow and ice in sub-freezing temperatures wouldn't live long and prosper if it couldn't stand back up after falling over. Also, imagine how long they would last if they made the mistake of looking upward at a passing skua.
Why are there more fish than penguins?
Because there is lots more types(species)of fish than penguins and fish mate any time and penguins mate only in summer or spring
Why doesn't the sponge in an Arctic roll freeze?
1.its too thin so it defrosts really quickly and contains salt
2.how good are artic rolls?
3. they are the bomb!
A penguin is a bird but what makes it different from most birds?
They are water birds that spend most of their time in the ocean diving for food. They cannot fly!
Population decline of emperor penguins by 2100?
There will be a 95% decrease in the population of Emperor Penguins by 2011
What did Alfred Nobel use to improve dynamite?
he invented them he didn't improve them,before there was something else(sorry i have forgot the name) but he was the 1 who invented dynamites.
What does the word penguin mean?
penguin stand for p for penguin E eat fish G for give eggs U for under the water I for in Antarctica and the 2 n for not a bird that flies
Can you buy a penguin from Antarctica?
No. You cannot buy or own a penguin. However, there are opportunities to adopt one but you don't actually own one. They remain in their habitat, and the money goes towards helping endangered penguins. Search for "Adopt a live penguin" to see a list of organisations that offer penguin adoptions. Some possible sites are listed at the related links below.
Do all penguins live at the South Pole?
No penguins live at the South Pole.
Penguins are found in the Antarctic, but not at the South Pole itself. This theoretical point lies too far inland for penguins, or any other animals to venture.
Penguins are only found in the southern hemisphere, and are by no means restricted to the Antarctic. Whilst nothing can actually live at the "South Pole", because it is a point too far inland on the Antarctic continent to support life, penguins are one of the most abundant lifeforms found on the Antarctic peninsula and surrounding islands.
What country did the word penguin come from?
The word "penguin" comes from the Welsh word "pen gwyn," which means "white head." This term was initially used to describe the Great Auk, a now-extinct bird that resembled a penguin. When Europeans encountered the black-and-white birds in the Southern Hemisphere, they applied the name "penguin" to them due to their similar appearance.
Yes. They are oh so soft.
due to their thick layer of fur, enhanced by sea botanicals they are soft and fluffy. Kind of like puggles.
What class do penguins belong to?
Penguins belong to the class Aves, which includes all birds. Within this class, penguins are part of the order Sphenisciformes, which consists of all penguin species.
How do penguins tell each other apart?
As humans we have a hard time telling penguins apart. However, They can tell each other apart by distinct vocalizations.
