General information about penguins

Let's me introduce you some basic information about penguin facts that you may not know before:


Penguin Habitat
Most penguins spend about ¾ of their time in the water. Their bodies are designed to easily adapt to the water.

Penguin Distribution
It is a common misconception that all penguins live in icy climates. While many of them do it isn’t something that is necessary in order for them to survive.

Penguin Feeding
The primary sources of food for penguins include krill, small fish, and crustaceans. Many species of penguins prefer to hunt near the shoreline.

Penguin Reproduction
There are some great qualities of penguins found in their reproduction process. They can mature for reproduction from about 4 to 8 years of age.

Penguin Anatomy
The overall anatomy of a penguin is very complex as well as interesting. Their bodies are designed to allow them to survive in their natural habitat.


Penguin Communication
Penguins are very effective communicators, especially with their mates. This is due to the fact that they have to work together in order to care for the eggs and for the offspring.

Penguin Evolution
It is believed that the penguins are derived from a type of bird that is able to fly. Yet they needed to be able to adapt to the waters if they were going to be able to survive.

Penguin Predators
There are quite a few types of predators out there that find penguins to make the perfect meal.

Penguin Social Structure
It is believed that it is their social status that allows them to be able to interact and to survive the harsh winters in many areas.

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