Most Interesting Facts About Penguins

They truly are fascinating

Stephanie Slozberg
Quirky And Fascinating Facts

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Penguins are an interesting species of flightless bird that can be found only in the southern hemisphere, most commonly Antarctica. Listed below are the most fascinating facts about these cool animals.

They Are Flightless Birds

Instead of wings, penguins evolved flippers as an adaptation for swimming as penguins live by the water, and their main prey is fish. Of course, penguins are not the only flightless birds, as Ostriches and Emus also cannot fly.

There Are Different Species Of Penguin

Penguins are a diverse species with many different types, such as the Emporer penguins, the Gentoos, Macaroni penguins, Galapagos penguins, Chinstrap penguins, and many more! The Emporer penguin, only found in Antarctica, is the largest penguin species reaching a height of 122cm or 4 feet and weighing 70 to 90 pounds.

They Have Unique Distribution

Penguins are found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, most of which live in and around Antarctica. However, the Galapagos penguin lives in a more temperate climate near the equator.

They Are Very Social

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Stephanie Slozberg
Quirky And Fascinating Facts

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