We are going to learn about penguins!

DID YOU KNOW?
Penguins are a group of aquatic flightless birds.
They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere,
with only one species, the Galápagos penguin
, found north of the equator.
Highly adapted for life in the water,
penguins have countershaded dark and white plumage and flippers for swimming.
Eaten by: Sea lions
Scientific name: Spheniscidae
Speed: Emperor penguin: 6 – 9 km/h
Lifespan: Emperor penguin: 20 years, Little penguin: 6 years
Height: Emperor penguin: 1.1 – 1.3 m, Little penguin: 30 – 35 cm, Galapagos penguin: 49 – 53 cm
Mass: Emperor penguin: 23 kg, Little penguin: 1.5 kg, Galapagos penguin: 2.5 kg
Penguins are usually found near nutrient-rich, cold-water currents that provide an abundant supply of food. Different species thrive in varying climates, ranging from Galápagos penguins on tropical islands at the equator to emperor penguins restricted to the pack ice and waters of Antarctica.

Penguin symbolizes dreams, adaptability, dual-natures, closeness, family, and spirituality. Penguin is a bird that has adapted to fly through the water instead of the sky – choosing to dive deep into the world of dreams.
Penguins have to keep high body temperatures to remain active.
They have thick skin and lots of fat (blubber) under their skin to keep warm in cold weather. They also huddle together with their friends to keep warm.
Penguins are carnivores; they eat only meat. Their diet includes krill (tiny crustaceans), squid and fish.
Some species of penguin can make a large dent in an area's food supply.