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They are insulated from the cold - air AND water.
The heavier bodies of penguins are the result of their special bone structure and the blubber that they carry. The blubber protects penguins from the cold.
Also, unlike the majority of other birds, penguins do not have hollow bones, so are much heavier. 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.
What else can I help you with?
Why do penguins have wigs?
penguins have wings so they can propel themselves through the water
Why can't penguins walk backwards?
They are too top heavy and their feet are too small to support their weight while walking backwards. To walk backwards, feet need to lift off the ground, and penguins do not take long steps. Also, they are unable to turn so they wouldn't be able to see where they are going, and would trip and fall.
Why can penguins swim?
becaase they have fillepers so they can swim
Do penguins take baths?
Penguins Don't need to take a bath because they spend so much time in the water.
Why are penguins called penguins?
The name "penguin" comes from the Welsh term "pen gwyn," which means "white head." This likely refers to the white patches on some penguin species' heads. However, most penguins are actually black and white.
Are penguins too heavy to fly?
yes penguins are too heavy to fly. and their wings are used for swimming.
Where does penguins lives?
Penguins only live in the southern hemisphere. Heavy populations live on the fringe of Antarctica. They also live on islands in the vicinity.
How do adelie penguins escape penguins?
Adelie penguins are not preyed upon by other penguins, so there is no reason for them to escape.
How heavy is a blue penguin?
Blue penguins are the smallest penguins in the world, and the only nocturnal (on land) penguins. Adult weigh in at around 1 kg (2.2 lb) and can live for up to 25 years.
Why is the penguins skin so important?
emperor penguins have skin so they have something to cover their bones
Why do people need Antarctica?
So we can have penguins. Everybody. Loves. Penguins.
Are rock hopper penguins the same as macaroni penguins?
NO!! Rockhopper penguins is TOTALLY diffrent then macaroni penguins. For instance Rockhopper penguins don't have the yellow "eyebrows" like macaroni penguins. So yeah. Does that answer your question? __ NO!! Rockhopper penguins is TOTALLY diffrent then macaroni penguins. For instance Rockhopper penguins don't have the yellow "eyebrows" like macaroni penguins. So yeah. Does that answer your question? __
Why do penguins have wigs?
penguins have wings so they can propel themselves through the water
Can an ostriges fly?
ostrich can't fly because there to heavy, they are called a flightless bird like penguins.
What do eskimos call penguins?
Eskimos live in the Arctic where there are no penguins (penguins are found in the Antarctic) so they don't call them anything.
Do penguins undergo internal fertilization?
Penguins are birds, so therefore they have internal fertilization.
Why do penguins have wedded feet?
Penguins have wedded feet so they could swim underwater
