Ork! Penguins regurgitate or bring up food to their chicks to feed them. Keep reading to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Penguins eat krill, fish, and squid. They are prey to orcas, humans, and leopard seals. When on land they waddle as they walk because of their short legs. Penguins can toboggan or slide on their bellies on the cold and icy hills of Antarctica. Penguins have webbed feet, oily feathers, and black and white coloring. Penguins bodies are shaped like a torpedo. Their black and white feathers are great camouflage that hide them from predators. Penguins can swim at speeds of 15 miles per hour or more! Penguins have many adaptions that help them survive in cold temperatures. Penguins bodies are designed to make them excellent swimmers in cold water. The feathers on a penguins body also form a protective layer that keep the heat from leaving their bodies. Penguins will huddle together in groups to stay warm. Penguins live on islands, coasts, colonies, or the South Pole. Penguins have different markings on their heads. Penguins are amazing swimmers and spend half of their life in the water. They are alike because they keep their chicks safe and protected. Penguins can swim, slide, toboggan, lay eggs, and regurgitate. I hope you learned something new about penguins! Go to your local library and check out books on penguins to learn more facts!
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