0
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.
4,194 Questions
What is so unique about a bird's respiratory system that makes them able to fly?
As far as I know there is nothing special in the respiratory system of a bird that enables flight. I was taught that a massive keel shaped breast-bone with huge pectoral muscles attached to wings did it, but I would be happy to be corrected.
Are puffins cousins of penguins?
Yes here are three different species of puffin: * Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) * Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) * Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata)
What is the name of the small penguin with a yellow crest?
No, but there is a yellow-eyed penguin which lives in New Zealand. It is one of the worlds rarest and is found on the south east coast of the south island of New Zealand, Stewart island and on the Campbell and Auckland islands in the sub-antarctic.
No, penguins are on a rising population because they live in Antarctica. They have only water born predators which makes it easier to repopulate.
But some penguins are in danger takes to global warming, also not all penguins live in Antarctica and some of those penguins are in danger of coming extinct.
There are 17 species of penguin and they are native to the Southern Hemisphere. There is only a very small population in the Northern Hemisphere which only reaches the Galapagos Islands and parts of the coastline of Ecuador. The penguins found in the Northern Hemisphere on the Galapagos Islands is less than 10,000. The penguin population is focused on Antarctica, West coastline of South America, South Africa, Southern Australia and New Zealand.
Quote
There are just 17 species of penguin worldwide, they all live in the Southern Hemisphere apart from the Galapagos penguin which just about qualifies as living in the Northern Hemisphere as it spans a narrow band at the equator.
In total there are about 64 million penguins. And less than 10,000 of them live in the Northern Hemisphere, which is 0.0156% of the penguin population.
See the related link below.
How does an emperor penguin protect its self?
Empire penguins rely on their skillful swimming to out run and confuse a killer whale. They zigzag quickly in all directions to outsmart predators. To protect themselves from the cold they huddle together in groups for body heat.
What are emperor penguins hunted by?
Yes. The female lays an egg, which is then incubated by the male while the female forages for food. The female then returns, and it is the male's turn to go in search of food.
What is the northernmost point where penguins live?
The Galapagos Penguin that inhabits the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. It's the only penguin in the North Hemisphere.
The wing covering of the bird?
The covering to the wing consists of skin (the skin is light to help it fly) and feathers that allow air flow, and a layer on top has non air flow feathers to keep the airfoil going.
Most birds use their tails for balance and steering while flying. Some use them to show off and attract mates.
For birds that can't fly, the tail could just be for balance while running like with the ostrich.
What is the niche of the adelie penguin?
It eats krill and provides food for leapord seals and killer whales. (those are its predators)
How tall is the average emperor penguin?
The adult Emperor Penguin stands up to 122 cm (48 in) tall. The weight ranges from 22 to 45 kg (49 to 99 lb) and varies by sex, with males weighing more than females. The weight also varies by season, as both male and female penguins lose substantial mass while raising hatchlings and incubating eggs. A male Emperor penguin must withstand the Antarctic cold for more than two months to protect his eggs from extreme cold. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most male penguins will lose about 12 kg (26 lb) while they wait for their babies to hatch. The mean weight of males at the start of the breeding season is 38 kg (84 lb) and that of females is 29.5 kg (65 lb). After the breeding season this drops to 23 kg (51 lb) for both sexes.
(Taken from wikipedia...)
What is king penguin size and weight?
The King Penguin is the second largest species ofpenguin at about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin.
Penguins don't tend to get attacked by birds, but their penguin chicks do. They get attacked by Falcons and more. For a more detailed explanation watch MARCH OF THE PENGUINS and FROZEN PLANET on BBC.
Penguin predator's are Leopard seals, the biggest seal breed there is.
Hope that helps
xx
What do penguins do when the seasons change?
Penguins live in the Arctic region.With 17 different species, The emperor penguins stay on land during most of the seasons. With each different season change they endure crucial weather and a threat to their place of living due to climate change.In the Summer they travel to their breeding grounds so they can reproduce. The female only will produce up to one egg at a time.The male then takes over protection of this young egg.. And the mother then goes to the water and retrieves food for the young when hatched.
What Continent Does A Humboldt Penguin Live On?
Antarctica, New Zealand, South America and South Africa.
mosquitos are smaller so when they breathe rapidly the sound is higher pitched. Humming birds are larger so the sound of them beating their wings are louder. hope i helped.
Do penguins sleep standing up?
no they do lay down
Answer
They don't lie down, they sleep stood on one leg, this helps blood circulate around the body due to it's very thin legs. Some other birds are the same.
Penguins cannot fly in the air, but it could be said that, in a way, they use their wings to fly underwater. Their small wings, whh are useless for air flight, are much more useful underwater because they have lower drag and greater agility. Their wing bones are fused straight, rather than angled like a flying bird's, and this has the effect of making the wing rigid and powerful, like a flipper. The small wings and a streamlined body shape are ideal for diving in water.
Unlike the majority of other birds, penguins do not have hollow bones, so are much heavier and harder to support with their small wings. The solid, as opposed to hollow, bones act as ballast to help them dive. Also, being solid, they are less prone to breakage from the stresses of swimming.
Penguins also have higher levels of myoglobin and feathers optimized for the aquatic environment. Myoglobin is the main way penguins store oxygen during their long dives. Another benefit is that penguins are able to optimize their feathers for the aquatic environment. Penguin feathers are short and tight to keep water away from the skin and to create a smooth surface to lower drag. Flying birds have very different feathers that are fluffy to trap air for insulation.
What does a penguin nest have?
Only certain kinds of penguins lay eggs like the king and Adelle. They build them normally out of stones. The mother penguin lays the baby chick egg in the stones. To win a penguins affection, the male or female show off the size of their nest. If the other one sounds interested, he/she combines their stones with the other one to make a fully developed nest.
