Penguins!
What do you know
about Penguins??
What is a
Penguin??
• Penguins are birds that live in
the water and on land.
• They cannot fly, but they are
excellent swimmers. They
have webbed feet and short
wings, which they use for
swimming.
Can a
Penguin Fly??
• Penguins "Fly" only under water.
• Penguins propel themselves
through the water with flying
movements of their flippers.
• Penguins are heavy so they can
swim and dive for food.
• A penguins wings are paddle like
flippers. Their legs and webbed
feet are used as rudders, for
steering.
Where do
Penguins live??
Do they live in
the North Pole??
No Penguins live in the North Pole!
• All penguins live in the southern half of the
earth. They are found in the South Pole,
New Zealand, southern Australia, South
Africa, and along the coast of South
America.
There are 18 different types of penguins.
Can you name these penguins??
King
Yellow-eyed
Rockhopper
Chinstrap
Little Blue
Gentoo
Macaroni
Fun Facts About
Penguins
• Most penguins can swim about 15 miles
per hour.
• Penguins keep warm with insulating
layers consisting of tightly packed
feathers, air, skin, and blubber.
• Penguins live in large groups called
colonies or rookery.
• Penguins lay eggs.
Are
penguins
in danger??
Though plentiful, penguins are
threatened by oil spills, water
pollution, and the over harvesting
of ocean fish.
Now, write about what
you just learned about
Penguins