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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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Yes, but the ones in pet stores have their wings clipped to prevent them from flying away.
How old can penguins be before they die?
As long as you want it, since it is already November 2007 and I have had my penguin since about June 2007 I would say for about 150 days - Master Talia 08:33/11/15/2007
Are gentoo penguins nocturnal?
Gentoo penguins, like most members of the penguin family, are not nocturnal and are active in the daytime. A notable exception to this rule is the nocturnal "Little Penguin," one of the smallest members of the penguin family.
What can you do to save emperor penguins?
Get involved in small jobs or volunteering to earn money or support. Make a club, and let the congress know about your concerns! Maybe even send something to the president. Who knows, he may like your ideas on helping the earth animals.
What do penguins skin feel like?
Penguin feathers are very soft on the back, since they have several layers and for confort they will need to be extra "cushy" which means they're like cushions. On the front however, it is more smooth and oily. Since penguins tobbagan on their bellies it would be very slick and fine :D
What is the habitat of the chinstrap penguin?
The chinstrap penguin is one of four species of penguin which lives in Antarctica. It lives on some of the sub-Antarctic islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as the Southern Ocean. Its habitat is rocky and icy coasts, and the open ocean.
Is a penguin considered as a bird?
Yes, a penguin counts as a bird. It is a bird that has given up flying and adapted to life around the sea. But it is still a bird.
A penguin is a bird or a vertibrate animal. Mammals are animals which only give birth to live young (with the sole exception of the platypus, which lays eggs).
How do wings hold birds in the air?
The wings of a bird help the bird float on air currents. That's why a bird doesn't have to flap the whole time. It can float or soar.
How does little blue penguin protect itself?
they don't need to. they stay under their parent's fluffy down.
How many vocal cords does a penguin have?
Unlike mammals, birds do not have vocal chords, but instead possess a vocal organ called a syrinx (below the bird's larynx). The walls of the syrinx vibrate to produce sound.
Is roadrunner a flightless bird?
its a flightless bird as its body cannot be kept airborne for long becauase of its weight
What characteristics allow birds to fly?
The main characteristic of the flying mammals is that they are all species of bats. Bats are the only flying mammal. Some of the characteristics of bats are that they fly almost exclusively at night, they can't walk very well, and they have excellent hearing.
Do the male penguins feed their babies?
Male penguins look after the babies while the mother goes out and catches fish for the baby. The father has a special pouch where the baby can go to keep warm and the mother sometimes travels miles to get food.
Were penguins alive in the Jurassic era?
Penguins are an ancient species, first appearing in the Eocene era around 40 million years ago. While many other species of bird from back then, such as Palaeeudyptes and Pachydyptes, are now extinct. Most fossils found of penguins are large, but not larger than today's Emperor Penguin. All fossils found indicate that all penguins lived in the southern hemisphere.
Where do emporer penguins live?
The emperor penguin lives in the polar biome where it is very cold and may be subjected to freezing or below. They live in the southern hemisphere, although some lives on the most southern tip of south America.
How tall is a just born penguin?
The fairy penguin baby should be about 3 to 5 inches tall because a full grown adult is around 9 to 12 inches.
What do the penguins females do after they lay their eggs?
The father keeps it in his egg pouch, while the mother goes out to sea to get fish to regurgitate to the baby upon reunion. Then the father goes out to sea while the mother stays, and so on.
What are some Humboldt Penguin Adaptations?
The torpedo-shaped bodies of the penguins are designed to help them move efficiently through the water. Their webbed feet help them steer under water and their wings help the swim. The eyes of Humboldt penguins are designed to get them adapted to the ocean colors. Their eyes are more sensitive to green, violet and blue colors. More to it, their eyes have a second transparent eyelid designed to help them â??googleâ?? underwater. They also have preening glands that produce oil. The oil helps the penguins by waterproofing their feathers.
Is birds flying south physical or behavioral adaptation?
It is instinctual behavior caused by old habits throughout their ancestry which has now been integrated into their modern instincts.
