Curiosities of the penguins
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Source: listas.20minutos.es
The penguins are one of the species that present a diversity of curiosities, for example the following where the biological characteristics basically prevail and also some of its main survival skills: With information from: taringa.net curioso.in patrullaverde.net top10curiosidades.com
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For a hot temperature, they have different layers of insulation in their body
![For a hot temperature, they have different layers of insulation in their body](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/for_a_hot_temperature_they_have_different_layers_of_insulation_in_their_body_9295_28.png)
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Some species of penguins have yellow feathers
![Some species of penguins have yellow feathers](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/some_species_of_penguins_have_yellow_feathers_9295_27.png)
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Its habitat includes regions of ..
![Its habitat includes regions of ..](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/its_habitat_includes_regions_of_9295_26.png)
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Antarctica and coastal areas of South America.
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The change of feathers usually lasts a month
![The change of feathers usually lasts a month](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_change_of_feathers_usually_lasts_a_month_9295_25.png)
It is known in other languages with the name "molt".
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The colonies
![The colonies](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_colonies_9295_24.png)
It is the term used to refer to penguin groups
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He can swim, but he can't fly
![He can swim, but he can't fly](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/he_can_swim_but_he_can_t_fly_9295_23.png)
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They have no biological defenses against germs found outside a cold habitat
![They have no biological defenses against germs found outside a cold habitat](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_have_no_biological_defenses_against_germs_found_outside_a_cold_habitat_9295_22.png)
For this reason many die in zoos.
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They are warm blooded
![They are warm blooded](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_are_warm_blooded_9295_21.png)
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They just come out of the water for reproduction
![They just come out of the water for reproduction](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_just_come_out_of_the_water_for_reproduction_9295_20.png)
When they have finished with the nesting they return to the water, where they feed mainly on small fish. It is also common to see them out of the water during the change of feathers.
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To move fast on the ice, they lie on their bellies and push themselves with their feet
![To move fast on the ice, they lie on their bellies and push themselves with their feet](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/to_move_fast_on_the_ice_they_lie_on_their_bellies_and_push_themselves_with_their_feet_9295_19.png)
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They are found only in the southern hemisphere
![They are found only in the southern hemisphere](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_are_found_only_in_the_southern_hemisphere_9295_18.png)
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They can lay up to 2 eggs
![They can lay up to 2 eggs](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_can_lay_up_to_2_eggs_9295_17.png)
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They spend up to 75 percent of their lives at sea
![They spend up to 75 percent of their lives at sea](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_spend_up_to_75_percent_of_their_lives_at_sea_9295_16.png)
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There are 18 species of penguins in the world
![There are 18 species of penguins in the world](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/there_are_18_species_of_penguins_in_the_world_9295_15.png)
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The penguins have highly developed senses of hearing, smell and above all sight
![The penguins have highly developed senses of hearing, smell and above all sight](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_penguins_have_highly_developed_senses_of_hearing_smell_and_above_all_sight_9295_14.png)
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The blue penguins are the smallest and weigh only 1 kg
![The blue penguins are the smallest and weigh only 1 kg](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_blue_penguins_are_the_smallest_and_weigh_only_1_kg_9295_13.png)
They measure 40 cms and weigh 1 kg
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They are oriented with the sun
![They are oriented with the sun](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_are_oriented_with_the_sun_9295_12.png)
Depending on where you are in heaven, you know when to be in the water and when on earth, when to emigrate or stay still.
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Depending on the species, a wild penguin can live 15-20 years
![Depending on the species, a wild penguin can live 15-20 years](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/depending_on_the_species_a_wild_penguin_can_live_15_20_years_9295_11.png)
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The emperor penguin is the largest of the penguin species
![The emperor penguin is the largest of the penguin species](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_emperor_penguin_is_the_largest_of_the_penguin_species_9295_10.png)
It measures 1.1 mt tall and weighs 35 kg approx.
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Take advantage of the time of molting to mate
![Take advantage of the time of molting to mate](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/take_advantage_of_the_time_of_molting_to_mate_9295_9.png)
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The male penguins are in charge of brooding the baby while the mother goes out to look for food
![The male penguins are in charge of brooding the baby while the mother goes out to look for food](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/the_male_penguins_are_in_charge_of_brooding_the_baby_while_the_mother_goes_out_to_look_for_food_9295_8.png)
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They can hold their breath for 6 to 20 minutes underwater
![They can hold their breath for 6 to 20 minutes underwater](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_can_hold_their_breath_for_6_to_20_minutes_underwater_9295_7.png)
According to the species
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They can jump from the water almost 2 meters
![They can jump from the water almost 2 meters](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_can_jump_from_the_water_almost_2_meters_9295_6.png)
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When a penguin is born it has a plumage called “down”
![When a penguin is born it has a plumage called “down”](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/when_a_penguin_is_born_it_has_a_plumage_called_down_9295_5.png)
It remains during the first 2 or 3 months of life. This plumage falls off and is renewed so that the young can access the sea for the first time.
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They can't swim backwards
![They can't swim backwards](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_can_t_swim_backwards_9295_4.png)
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You can see extraordinarily well and color, outside and inside the water
![You can see extraordinarily well and color, outside and inside the water](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/you_can_see_extraordinarily_well_and_color_outside_and_inside_the_water_9295_3.png)
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When a mother loses her baby ... she steals another mother's baby
![When a mother loses her baby ... she steals another mother's baby](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/when_a_mother_loses_her_baby_she_steals_another_mother_s_baby_9295_2.png)
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They can turn salt water into fresh water
![They can turn salt water into fresh water](https://www.rankuzz.com/images/5/9/2/they_can_turn_salt_water_into_fresh_water_9295_1.png)