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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.
4,194 Questions
Has a penguin got a small area of volume ratio?
Yes, the larger the surface area to volume ration the more the heat loss is, therefore, they've got smaller surface area to volume ration.
Where does water spend most of its time?
it doesn't really stay in one place, because when your mums in my bed room she's constantly dripping over me.
What is the Gaelic for penguin?
Scottish Gaelic for the Welsh name Penguin (Pen = head and Gwyn corrupted to 'guin' = White) Hence; Pen Gwyn = Penguin = 'Whitehead' is 'Ceann-fionn'
Directly translated to the original Welsh, which is; Pengwin, the correct form in Welsh (Cymraeg)
Sorry to be so boring!!
Is it illegal to hunt penguins?
Actually they are not a protected species.
I know people that are going on a trip near the Arctic Circle to hunt and kill a polar bear. Each. And for the money they're paying they'll most assuredly get one even if they have to track one by helicopter.
They don't eat the meat just simply send it to a taxidermist to have it stuffed.
Yes
penguin can't walk backwards :P
t's heavy weight and it's short wings and legs which makes it to lose its flying ability and to reduce its running and walking speed on land respectively.
and it's advantage is that it's feet and the small sized wings which makes it to swim faster in water. And when the penguin jumps from the shore into the water it's weight pulls it downwards which helps the penguin accelerated downwards making the work of the wings halved.this helps in deep underwater diving for the penguin.....
What bird species is found almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere?
The term "Southern Hemisphere" refers to the part of Earth which is south of the equator. Some examples of birds found only here include the Black-Backed Gull, the King Cormorant and the Shy Albatross.
How tall was the tallest emporer penguin?
The emperor penguin is the largest of 17 species of penguin at 1.15 m (45 in.) tall. It is also the only animal to inhabit the open ice of Antarctica during the winter.
They face wind chills as cold as -60°C (-76°F) and blizzards of 200 km/h (124 mph). Despite such harsh conditions, emperor penguins spend their entire lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica.
To survive in this severely frigid climate, emperor penguins are equipped with several special adaptations. Four layers of scale-like feathers protect them from icy winds and provide a waterproof coat. The penguins can store large amounts of fat which insulates their bodies while also serving as a long-lasting energy source.
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.
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 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
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.
