Curiosities of the penguins
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
TOP 28: For a hot temperature, they have different layers of insulation in their body
TOP 27: Some species of penguins have yellow feathers
TOP 26: Its habitat includes regions of ..
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Antarctica and coastal areas of South America.
TOP 25: The change of feathers usually lasts a month
It is known in other languages with the name "molt".
TOP 24: The colonies
It is the term used to refer to penguin groups
TOP 23: He can swim, but he can't fly
TOP 22: They have no biological defenses against germs found outside a cold habitat
For this reason many die in zoos.
TOP 21: They are warm blooded
TOP 20: They just come out of the water for reproduction
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.
TOP 19: To move fast on the ice, they lie on their bellies and push themselves with their feet
TOP 18: They are found only in the southern hemisphere
TOP 17: They can lay up to 2 eggs
TOP 16: They spend up to 75 percent of their lives at sea
TOP 15: There are 18 species of penguins in the world
TOP 14: The penguins have highly developed senses of hearing, smell and above all sight
TOP 13: The blue penguins are the smallest and weigh only 1 kg
They measure 40 cms and weigh 1 kg
TOP 12: They are oriented with the sun
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.
TOP 11: Depending on the species, a wild penguin can live 15-20 years
TOP 10: The emperor penguin is the largest of the penguin species
It measures 1.1 mt tall and weighs 35 kg approx.
TOP 9: Take advantage of the time of molting to mate
TOP 8: The male penguins are in charge of brooding the baby while the mother goes out to look for food
TOP 7: They can hold their breath for 6 to 20 minutes underwater
According to the species
TOP 6: They can jump from the water almost 2 meters
TOP 5: When a penguin is born it has a plumage called “down”
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.