Is it possible to have a pet penguin?
It depends on where you live. If you live in the United States Penguins are a protected species and owning one is illegal. The penalties for these violations can be a maximum fine of up to $50,000 or imprisonment for one year, or both, and civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, may be assessed. Lists of violations and exact fines are available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website.
The only way you could own one is with the proper licensing and the Penguin would have to have been bred in captivity (Zoo) by a breeder licensed through the USDA and after it's purchase the USDA would come inspect it's habitat to ensure it meets guidelines.
Penguins are social animals they survive in groups. Owning one penguin would not be good emotionally.
Penguins eat 1.6 pounds of small fish depending upon species daily.
Chances are if you have to ask this question you need more experience in order to own and care for an exotic animal.
What do all penguins need to survive?
Penguins need fish to eat, and a secluded place where they can raise baby penguins without being killed by predatory seals.
Is a penguin a producer consumer or decomposer?
The plants (producers) are needed by consumers who feed by grazing or filter-feeding. Examples include snails, urchins and corals. These consumers in turn will be eaten by other animals such as sea stars. At the top of the food web, there are larger animals (consumers) such as fish, penguins, seals and whales.
They probably could... but that doesnt mean the are good for you or you want to.
The wise penguin will grow up by paying very close attention to their parents' advice, eating properly, exercising regularly, NEVER swimming alone, and avoiding various types of shark, Orcas, Leopard Seals, Skuas, and of course, humans.
What are the movements of the emperor penguins?
penguins in the antarctic move around on there stomachs because there short squat like bodies make it difficult for them to walk. the ice in antarctica is slippery so they fall over but a certain penguin called a rock hopper penguin jumps from rock to rock!
Well, it depends what type of mouse you're talking about but most puffins eat small fish.
Do emperor-penguins liveon the north equatur?
no, all penguins live in the southern hemisphere, unless thay are in zoos or aquariums, relatives of penguins, puffins and auks, do live in the nornthern hemisphere and can fly as well
Do penguins live in the North American Arctic?
no. because they only live in the southern hemisphere.
What are penguins home and shelter?
a penguins shelter are their surrounding penguins! huddling in a large circle, penguins use each other's body heat to keep each other warm. after about half an hour, they switch positions, the inside penguins moving to the outside, and the rest taking a few steps inwards. It's an amazing sight.
What do yellow eyed penguins eat?
Yellow-eyed penguins are not fussy eaters. They eat any fish shorter than 25 centimetres, but their favourites are blue cod, red cod and arrow squid. The penguins return most evenings to their coastal forest homes and can often be found up to one kilometre inland.
Gnat is the common name for many small, winged insects in the fly grouping. Contrary to popular belief, these tiny flying insects are not "babies," they are adults.
It is a small two winged fly similar to a mosquito. they for large swarms and include biting and non biting forms
Are seals and penguins amphibians?
Answer:
No. In order to an animal to be an amphibian, it must have the ability to breathe underwater. Seals cannot do that.
What is the name of the smallest penguin?
The smallest penguin is the Fairy Penguin, also known as the Little Blue Penguin or just the Little Penguin. It averages 43cm in length, 33 cm in height and 1kg in weight. The Little Blue Penguin is found across southern Australia and the islands of New Zealand.
Why do penguins travel in groups?
Wasps like these travel in groups so if one of its family members gets hurt the brain signal like ours will automatically protect the family member. For example if someone you knew got hurt you would stand up for them. Right? That is what wasps do.