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Did you know that the penguin first appeared 40 million years ago in the east part of Europe when it was still the Ice Age? They are order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae, they eat krill, fish and squid, the largest is the emperor, and the smallest is the little blue, some prehistoric ones may have been as tall, or weighed as much as a human. ----
- Penguins can swim 15 miles per hour
- There are at least 18 species of penguins
- However only seven species are actually found in Antarctica
- Penguins mate for life
- A group of penguins can be called a colony or a rookery
- Penguins cannot swim backwards (yeah, who knew?)
- Penguins can hold their breaths for six minutes underwater
- A group of penguins on land is a waddle. The nesting group is a rookery. A group of babies is a creche. A group on water is a raft. And a group of penguins in a bar is known as a Morty.
to be continued about the penguins
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Penguins are Flightless Birds that spend about 75% of their lives at sea. They can dive to depths of over 500 meters and hold their breath for up to 20 minutes. Penguins have a gland near their tails that removes excess salt from their bodies, allowing them to drink seawater.
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What are some interesting facts about emperor penguins?
Emperor penguins are the largest of all penguin species, standing about 3-4 feet tall and weighing up to 80 pounds. They are the only penguin species that breeds during the harsh Antarctic winter, with males incubating the eggs on their feet to keep them warm. These penguins can also dive deeper than any other bird, reaching depths of up to 1,800 feet in search of food.
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1. The largest type of penguins are Emporer penguins. They get up to about 4 feet. 2. There are only 2 types of penguins that are considered Antarctic penguins. (Adaleys and Emporers) 3. Penguins are birds 4. Female Emporer penguins lay there eggs and balance the egg on their feet. The extra fat from their bellies cover up the egg to keep it warm. 5. There are at least 17 different types of penguins... Some people say 18 because there is one sort of sub-species.
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macoroni,empior,there are only 5 I just learned that in my project.theres more but idk them its 11/9/2009
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Emperor penguins are the largest of all penguin species, standing about 3-4 feet tall and weighing up to 80 pounds. They are the only penguin species that breeds during the harsh Antarctic winter, with males incubating the eggs on their feet to keep them warm. These penguins can also dive deeper than any other bird, reaching depths of up to 1,800 feet in search of food.
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