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Auks live in the northern hemisphere (north of 25°N). They are relatives of penguins but can fly.
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What is the counterpart of the Southern hemisphere Penguin that lives in the Northern hemisphere?
The northern hemisphere counterpart would be the Auk. Auks are from a completely different evolutionary family than penguins. Auks can fly but look and act a lot like penguins. Penguins and auks are a good example of evolutionary convergence.
What are the physical characteristics of auks?
Auks are seabirds with compact bodies, short wings, and webbed feet adapted for swimming. They have black and white plumage, with some species having colorful bills during the breeding season. Auks are excellent divers and feed on fish and other marine life.
Who eats penguin like birds called little auks?
I do.
What is the feeding behavior of auks?
The feeding behaviour of auks varies between auk species, however in general they feed on small to medium sized fish. Unfortunately, the Great Auk is now extinct.
Did Jacques cartier slotter birds?
yes mostly Great Auks
What was their rocket called?
There rockets all started with auks and then the number they were for example Auk I
What are some of the great auks relatives?
It is a bird called the "Common Murre."Kayla
What is a 3 letter word for Puffin Kin?
Auks are birds of the family Alcidae
What season do puffins normally like?
A couple relatives of the puffin are auks and murres.
What bird looks like a penguin but has a yellow beak?
Gentoo Penguin
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
What kill Great Auks?
The Great Auks were killed in great numbers for food and fishing bait by seafarers, later also for their feathers. When the population decline was noticed, demand for specimens from museums and collectors increased, which in the end contributed to the extinction.
