TODAY is World Penguin Day – so here are some great fact, followed by some KIDS-focused websites with fascinating facts and images about these special birds…
- Most penguins can swim about 15 miles per hour.
- Penguins have insulating layers of air, skin, and blubber.
- Penguins are ancient species that first appeared around 40 million years ago.
- There are 17 different species of penguins in the world, the most commonly recognized being the Emperor penguin.
- Penguins weigh anywhere from 2lbs to 80lbs! …
- Penguins have flippers not wings. …
- One of the biggest threats to penguins is climate change. …
- The black and white coloring of the penguin is actually for camouflage. …
- Penguins live 15-20 years. …
- Penguins eat krill. …
- Each penguin has a unique call.
(Wikipedia)
Some great penguin-info websites
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