Penguin is an aquatic birds that can not fly and are mostly found in the southern hemisphere. That look like black and white is proved to have many unique compared to other bird species. Let's look at some unique facts about penguins.
1. There are 18 species of penguins in the world
5 species is still evolving species, and the other 13 species is still decreases. Global warming is causing situation polar penguins in is getting worrying because a lot of ice melts.
2. Penguin only found in the southern world
Penguin population not only in the south pole but is also found in South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
3. Penguins can not fly
Penguin lost the ability to fly since millions of years ago, but the strong his wings works to swim, even they are birds of the fastest swimmers and divers in the world.
4. the fastest swimmer
Penguins swim by jumping over the water surface. Her coat has tiny bubbles that reduce friction, and works to swim as fast as 20 miles per hour (32 kph).
5. Penguins are carnivorous bird
Penguin is a carnivorous bird. Their food comes from sea animals, such as fish, squid, shrimp, and other small animals.
6. Penguin has a great eye
Eyes function better if the penguin under the water than on land. Even if the water is very muddy, they are still able to see their prey.
7. Largest and smallest penguin
Emperor Penguin (Emperor) is the largest penguin in the world and can weigh up to 90 pounds (45 Kg). Fairy penguin is the smallest penguin and weighs only 2 pounds.
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