Penguins

Penguins

Penguins are flightless birds in the order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae. Living over 75% of their lives in sea, penguins seek land for mating and molting.

Fast Facts

Most penguins live south of the equator
The most threatened species is the yellow-eyed penguin
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Diet: Squid, fish, and krill
17 Species of penguins

Species

Emperor Penguin: The largest species of penguins, capable of reaching heights of 4 feet and weighing up to 80 pounds. They can be found in Antarctica and form large breeding colonies that can include many thousands of penguins.
Royal Penguin: A smaller species of penguin, they can be identified by the bright yellow plume of feathers that follow the contour of the top of their heads. Royal penguins also live in the Antarctic region and will breed only on Macquarie Island.
Rockhopper Penguin: As their name hints, these penguins tend to hop around on rocky shores of islands including the Falkland Islands and other island groups located near Australia and South America. Physically, they resemble smaller versions of Royal or Macaroni penguins.

Categories

Science | Animals | Birds

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Penguin
National Geographic Kids: Emperor Penguins: Animal Information, Pictures, Map
Warner Independant Pictures: March of the Penguins
Loogootee Elementary West: Fun Facts About Penguins
PBS: The World of Penguins
Antarctic Connection: Wildlife of Antarctica: Penguins
National Geographic: Leopard Seal vs. Penguins (Time: 2:07)

Penguin News and Articles

Penguin News: Penguins in the News
Google News: Penguin Search Results
Telegraph: Gay penguins steal eggs from straight couples (November 27, 2008)
Reuters: Uruguayan Environmentalist Washes Oil From Penguin's Feathers (2007)

Penguin Background and Behavior

Sea World: Penguin Scientific Information
Cool Antartica: Penguin Breeds
Thinkquest: Penguins With Problems Natural Habitat Problems
Terraquest: Virtual Antarctica Science: Penguins
Monterey Bay Aquarium: All About Penguins

Penguin Threats

Ecocentre: Little Penguin Threats
International Penguin Conservation Work Group: Guide to Penguins in Peril
Yellow-Eved Penguin Trust: Threats To The Penguins
PBS: Protecting Penguins
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Penguins in Peril

Penguin Fun Stuff

KidZone: Penguin Activities
Tiki the Penguin: Penguins, For Kids and For the Planet
Club Penguin: Waddle Around And Meet New Friends!
Computer Lab: Penguin Origami
YouTube: Penguins (1:32)

Penguin Photos and Videos

Flickr: Penguin Images
Google Image Search: Penguin Images
YouTube: Attenborough King Penguins (4:04)
National Geographic: Penguin Photo Gallery
Penguin Planet: Photographic Book by Kevin Schafer of Penguins
YouTube: Penguin Chicks (Time 4:07)
YouTube Video: Happy Feet: Penguin Dance (Time: 1:07)

Penguin Blogs and Forums

Penguin Island: Penguins!
Real Science: Giant Fossil Penguins
Dear Kitty: Research on King Penguins on the Crozet Islands
NY Times: March of the Penguin Researchers
Plankton Forum: Sea Life Forum

Penguin-Related Organizations

Penguin Books and Related Merchandise

Amazon.com: Penguin Books
Antarctic Gift Shop: Antarctic Penguin Gift Shop
The Penguin Gallery: Unique Penguin Gifts
This Place Is a Zoo: Lifelike Stuffed Animals
Penguin Foundation: Adopt a Penguin
Amazon.com: March of the Penguins

Related Pages on Mahalo

March of the Penguins | Emperor Penguin | Oceanography | Endangered Species | Antarctica | Southern Ocean | Nils Olav | Penguin Knighted | Albatross | Waitaha Penguin

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