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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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Is there a species of penguin that flies?
Yes, but only one specific species. Most penguins bones have evolved to be more solid, allowing them to dive into water better. However, it prevents them from flying.
Is there anything you can do to help the penguins?
No they are going to kill us all!!! No they are going to kill us all!!!
How long to the pigeon's take care of their chicks?
After the first year, they are not considered chicks.
What do koala bears have in common with kiwi birds and penguins?
Koalas and whales are both mammals. Therefore, they share characteristics common to all mammals, such as:
- Having fur, skin or hair
- Vertebrates (having a spinal column and internal skeleton)
- Nurture their young with mothers' milk
- Warm-blooded
- Three middle ear bones
- A single lower jaw bone
- Main systems of the body, e.g. digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, etc.
It is black on it's back and on it's beak and is white on stomach and around eyes and stands 1 1/2 feet tall
What is the size of a adult penguin?
The largest of the penguin species is the emperor penguin, which has a height of 4 feet and a weight of 80-90 lbs (36.28739 to 40.82331 kilograms).
The smallest penguin species is the "Little Penguin" (Eudyptula minor) being about 16 inches (43 cm) tall, which weighs about 2.2 pounds (one kg).
A penguin eats krill, squid and a variety of fish. The smaller penguins residing near the Antarctic are more likey to have a diet consisting of krill and squid while the penguins to the north rely on fish to sustain their larger bodies. Penguins feed while at sea and most catch their food within 60 feet of the ocean's surface. They catch their prey with their bills and swallow it whole. Penguins commonly go through fasting periods and rely on layers of fat to sustain themselves during molting and mating cycles.
it eats fish and something else
Penguins can actually be quite dangerous if they feel threatened. Penguins will bite you if they feel you are a threat.
How long have penguins been on earth?
the most is the Macroni penguin with 11,654,000 and the least is Galapagos penguin (6,000-15,000) but im not sure if this is up to date becase penguins is on the endangered list the most is the Macroni penguin with 11,654,000 and the least is Galapagos penguin (6,000-15,000) but im not sure if this is up to date becase penguins is on the endangered list
If humans fly i think birds will too!
A bird utilises the air in flight to give it lift. Forward motion is achieved by beating its wings against the resistance of the air. As the moon has no air a bird would be unable to fly unaided.
How blue sharks defend themselves from predators?
The blue coloring of the blue shark serves to camouflage the shark as it encroaches upon its prey. Although the blue shark has few predators, the camouflage does protect it from potential threats.
What does a Galapagos penguin eat?
The Galapagos penguin is the only penguin to ever cross the northern Hemisphere. It lives on the equator and is one of the smallest penguins (48-50 cm and only 5.5 lbs). What makes this Penguin so amazing is its ability to adapt to the hot weather and the surroundings. These Penguins are capable of hunting for food at temperatures of 82 degrees, while taking habitat in the 104 degrees weather on the shore of the island. Since this penguin lives in such an obscure environment there must have been some adaption that had occurred verses the other winter adapted penguins.
Since the temperature of the Galapagos Islands is so hot, the Galapagos Penguin had adapted to a smaller body of size. This smaller size of body allows the Penguin to be much more effective to dissipate heat because there is no need of staying warm as they are already in so much heat. Therefore telling us why the Emperor Penguin is so thick in feathers once again. This is a structural adaption.
The heat in the Galapagos Islands made the Galapagos penguin acquire a very unique adaptation; molting ability. With this ability the Penguin is capable of molting twice a year instead of once, unlike the other species of penguins where they only molt once in a year. What molting is it allows the penguin to maintain their feathers in a good condition, the reason for this is because all penguins have a layer of feathers that can easily be damaged by the sun rays. Since the Galapagos Penguin lives in such hot weather it must molt twice a year. This is a psyloigical adaptation and structural adaption.
Another adaptation the Galapagos acquired during years of living in so much heat is called hatching asynchrony. What this adaption does it allows Galapagos Penguins eggs to hatch two or four days apart. By doing this it will allow the baby penguin to have a better chance of survival.
The food supply in the Galapagos Islands is poor. The Galapagos Penguin had to adapt to this shortage so what the Galapagos Penguin developed is a breeding system where they are capable to breeding whenever they desired, meaning they had no specific breeding season. By doing so, when they have access to food they are able to feed the young ones so they won't starve. This is a behavioral adaptation.
Where does the adelie penguins lay there eggs?
Adelie penguins lay eggs in nests made of pebbles that they collect. The males make the nests, and can be very competitive and steal from other males nests. Whoever has the biggest nest is the most attractive to the females. Then they all find a mate and the females lay the eggs. The location is on the pack ice in the South Pole. The mates take turns fishing and sitting on the eggs, so they should be close-ish to water.
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Why are penguin and osprey in the same group?
They're both birds. Also, they both live, and depend upon water, for their food, etc.
Why do the mother penguins look for food instead of the father penguin?
The mother penguin looks for food instead of the father penguin is because the male penguins are more aggressive and will fight with other male penguins while the female penguins are calm and won't fight with other penguins.
What are three reasons birds can fly?
Birds can fly because they have aerodynamic wings. Their feathers are light and flexible. They can fly because they use their tail as a rudder.
What would happen if penguins became extinct?
If penguins became extinct, we wouldn't have any more penguins left. There would probably be an increase in the fish population down south because there aren't any penguins to eat them. There would also be some very hungry seals and killer whales, so it would affect the food chain.
What would happen if penguins could fly?
If penguins could fly then they could get away from predators faster but then there would be an over population of penguins and at the zoo you would have to keep them in a cage and clean it. Also if penguins could fly the world could get over taken by penguins and we wouldn't be able to drive without seeing a sign that says: "beware of the penguins!" how would you feel if you saw that sign? I know that I would be terrified.
