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No penguins live at the South Pole.

Penguins are found in the Antarctic, but not at the South Pole itself. This theoretical point lies too far inland for penguins, or any other animals to venture.

Penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere, and are by no means restricted to the Antarctic. Whilst nothing can actually live at the "South Pole", because it is a point too far inland on the Antarctic continent to support life, penguins are one of the most abundant lifeforms found on the Antarctic peninsula and surrounding islands.

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How many penguins live at the South Pole?

No penguins live at the South Pole because it's too far from the sea! Of the 18 species of penguin, only 5 live in Antarctica, and all but the emperor penguin leave Antarctica in the winter. The emperor penguin nests no more than 30 miles inland --- still 1470 miles from the south pole!Another AnswerPenguins are sea birds and make their homes in the sea where they find food. Four types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches, including the Emperor, Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo.The closest open water to the South Pole is about 750 miles, and the elevation of the South Pole is higher than 9,300 feet.Antarctica is too cold to support animal life of any kind, and there is no food chain there.OVER 9000WHAT 9000 that's impossible


Why large penguins are found in south pole and smaller ones in north pole?

Penguins are found in the Southern Hemisphere because they evolved in that region. Large penguin species, like the Emperor penguin, are adapted to the extreme cold and harsh conditions of the South Pole. Similarly, smaller penguins in the Northern Hemisphere are better suited for the milder climate and different environmental pressures found in the Arctic.


Why do no penguins live in the southern hemisphere?

Penguins actually mostly live in the southern hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found in the northern hemisphere. The majority of penguin species are found in Antarctica, South Africa, Australia, and South America.


Do penguins live in the UK?

No, penguins are not native to the UK. They are typically found in colder climates like Antarctica, South America, Africa, and Australia. However, some zoos in the UK house penguins in controlled environments.


Do penguins only live in Antarctica?

No, they don't; some penguin species live as far north as the Galapagos Islands. There are penguins off the coast of Australia, South Africa, South America, New Zealand and the Phillips Island, as well. They do exist mostly in the Antarctic because of continental drift. Antarctic fossils show that it was once situated further north and had a temperate climate. Penguins are descendants of birds from that time.People also think that all penguin species live only in Antarctica but that's just a penguin myth.Not all penguins live in Antarctica some live in Australia and New Zealand. They also live in the Galapagos Island.Another AnswerNo penguin lives in Antarctica, or on any land. Penguins are sea birds that only breed on land, and a few types breed on Antarctica's beaches. You can find penguin breeding grounds on New Zealand, Australia, South America and South Africa -- as well as on the Antarctic continent. All penguins 'live' at sea.

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Which 2 penguins live at the south pole all the time?

The answer to this question is that 2 penguins do not live at the South Pole.You are mistaken to think that penguins live at the South Pole. Penguins live by eating fish, in the sea. Perhaps you meant Antarctica instead of the South Pole. The Emperor penguin, Chinstrap penguin and Adelie penguin all live in Antarctica.


Do penguins live in the north pole?

Penguins live strictly in the South Pole and in parts of South America very close to the South Pole. People say polar bears eat penguins but they can't because polar bears live at the north pole.


Do penguins ever have to worry about getting too hot because they all live at the south pole?

They don't all live at the south pole - so yes.


Are penguins found at the north or the south pole?

They live exlusively in Antarctica but not actually at the south pole


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 all penguins live in south pole?

No, I've heard they can live somewhere in South America too.Another AnswerPenguins are aquatic birds; the South Pole is too far inland for them. Penguins live near the beach in Antarctica, South America, New Zealand and South Africa.


How many penguins live in the North Pole?

All species of penguin are native to the Southern Hemisphere. The Galapagos penguin lives in the vicinity of the equator and so, technically, a few miles into the Northern Hemisphere, but no penguins live any farther north than that.


What kind of animals are in the polar zone?

polar bear want to know other 9 animals of polar region


Do penguins and polar bears live in the same area?

No, polar bears live in the area of the North Pole and many penguins live in Antarctica. All penguins in their natural habitat live below the equator.


Are polar bears afraid of penguins?

Only when they are cubs. When they get bigger they tend to outgrow penguins (and all other bears for that matter).


How many penguins live at the South Pole?

No penguins live at the South Pole because it's too far from the sea! Of the 18 species of penguin, only 5 live in Antarctica, and all but the emperor penguin leave Antarctica in the winter. The emperor penguin nests no more than 30 miles inland --- still 1470 miles from the south pole!Another AnswerPenguins are sea birds and make their homes in the sea where they find food. Four types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches, including the Emperor, Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo.The closest open water to the South Pole is about 750 miles, and the elevation of the South Pole is higher than 9,300 feet.Antarctica is too cold to support animal life of any kind, and there is no food chain there.OVER 9000WHAT 9000 that's impossible


At the north and south poles are there penguines if there isn't then which one are they at?

There are no penguins at the North Pole, or in the Arctic at all.