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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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What is the current population of fairy penguin?
Apparently the population of the Little Blue Fairy Penguins is very little. Though I am unable to find an exact number. If someone knows the current population of the Little Blue Fairy Penguin (2012) could you please post it.
How does a streamline body help a penguin in it's survival?
so they can swim faster and get away form there predators and get there food more faster too.
Why are emperor penguins numbers decreasing?
They are decreasing because people on boats go to Antarctica and decreased the number of krill and fish and that's part of what penguins eat.
What traits do penguins have that helps them with there survive in or adapt to its environment?
they have a oil on their fur or blubber so they are warm and can adapt to weather quickly
What are the challenges of a emperor penguin?
The males have to protect the eggs from coldness of antarctica for two months straight without eating. Most of them lose about 12kg of their body weight during this time.
Emperor penguins breed in extreme cold environment with high winds.
In 2012 emperor penguins got status "near threatened" by IUCN. Climate change and fishing has made it more difficult for them to find food. Humans also disturb their colonies.
How does a penguin reproduce and raise their young?
The Emperor Penguin will travel 31 to 35 miles to reach the rookies- their breading grounds were a female Emperor penguin will lay one egg in May or late June. The female will lay the egg then leave for two months, as the male will take care of the egg. The egg is protected by the male and is safe and cozy under the males lovood pouch witch is under his feet.If the egg falls out it will freeze in two minutes. When the female returns the egg has hatched. The male will leave up to 65 days, as the female has food stored in her neck pouch the chick will reach in and take and eat the food.When the chick is two months old it can swim and eat by its self. Then join another clan and mate. The Emperor Penguin will always have on mate. If the female or male dies it will be alone for its rest of its life.
How does a emperor penguin swim?
It gets in the water, then swims, in the water. Like generally most things do when they swim. Unless they are swimming in urine, as then they probably will swim faster as it is gross.
Why can't you hold your breath too long after breathing in a bag for 2 minutes?
Holding your breath depends on oxygen in your system. After breathing in a bag, you've been depriving yourself of oxygen (breathing in what you breath out - carbon dioxide) and so you're oxygen starved.
Which bird has the longest wing spam?
The Largest Wing Span Of Living Flying Birds Is From The Wandering Albatross. The Largest Seabird. Has The Largest Wingspan Of All Birds. It's Wings Can Be 3.5 Meters. The Largest Ever Wingspan And Also Largest Ever Of Flying Birds Belonged To The Argentavis. A Vulture Like Prehistoric And Extinct Bird Of Prey. It's Wingspan Could've Been 8 Meters Long. That Could Be The Size Of A Small Plane!!!!!!! The "Largest" Body Size And Also Weight Of Flying Birds Belongs To The Andean Condor. Another Vulture Like Bird Of Prey.
How does design for penguins help them to function in their natural habitat of Antarctica?
It camouflages them from predators in the water. When a predator is looking up at a penguin, the penguin camouflages with the sun.
What sorts of animals can cause the gentoo penguins harm?
what sorts of animals can cause harm to gentoo penguin
yes penguines can go cross eyed as there brains are half human and because of the cold. and i hope this will help u :)
