Here is a fun fact!
According to fossils, the first penguin was estimated of being alive about 60 million years ago. That was a very long time ago! I wonder...
A lot of penguins!
All but two species of penguins breed in large colonies of up to one thousand birds.
Is a penguin really a penguin?
The word "penguin" used to refer Great Auks, which a now-extinct species. They inhabited the seas around eastern Canada. So, what was a...
Breaking News: Penguin kidnaps a baby from another penguin.
Yes, penguins can commit crimes too. If a female Emperor Penguin's baby dies, she will often kidnap the an unrelated chick and raise it...
Can you hear me?
Believe it or not, penguins have ears. Although they are not visible, they have excellent hearing. They rely on distinct calls to...
Is there a danger to penguins?
There is no danger to penguins on land. They do not get frightened when human tourists visit them.
How do most penguins survive?
Unlike most sea mammals—which rely on blubber to stay warm—penguins survive because their feathers trap a layer of warm air next to the...
Yummy!
Some people don't know what penguins eat. Different penguins eat different things. The smaller species of penguins tend to stick with...
Where Do Penguins Live?
Penguins can be found on every continent in the Southern Hemisphere from the tropical Galapagos Islands located near South America to...
Penguin Behavior
Penguins can spend up to 75% of their lives in the water. They do all of their hunting in the water. Their prey can be found within 60...
