Penguins live in some of the most inhospitable weather conditions, and it is not uncommon for some of them to die due to harsh weather, predators, or starvation. If you have ever wondered what happens to dead penguins, then read on. In this article, we are going to discuss what happens when penguins die on ice or in water. Whether they are killed by predators or they die because of natural reasons, or because of adverse weather conditions – penguin bodies ultimately become a part of the natural cycle if they are consumed by other animals or they decompose into the earth.
Continue readingRockhoppers ply the frigid waters using narrow, sharp, flipper-like wings for thrust. They typically stick to the shallows, however, are capable of diving up to 330ft in pursuit of finding their food such as the small crustaceans, fish, squid, and krill.
Continue readingHappy Feet movie is an about the group of different penguin species dancing with joy with all related life and species contributing in the story. The Amigos are the group of five Adelie penguins. Ramon, Nestor, Raul, Lombardo, and Rinaldo are the five Amigos in the movie Happy Feet.
Continue readingPenguins are adorable flightless birds. There are a total of 17 species of living penguins in the wild. Penguins are often mistaken to have fur over their body which is because of the short feathers. As many of us think, penguins’ feathers are not as soft as we think.
The black and white camouflage body is common in all the species of penguins. The plumages of penguins are strong and stiff since it has to be waterproof. We cannot expect a soft touch when we try to feel the penguins.
Continue readingGalapagos penguins are named after the islands they are found on, and they are the only penguins that live on the equator. When one thinks of penguins living so far away from their natural habitat, one is forced to wonder, what do Galapagos penguins eat? The diet of these penguins varies according to the availability of food in their vicinity.
Continue readingPenguins live in some of the most inhospitable environments on the planet, and they mostly hunt for food in the sea. But have you ever thought what kind of fish do penguins eat? Well, the answer varies according to the species of penguin. There are around 18-19 species of penguins, and all of them are found in the southern hemisphere.
Continue readingMacaroni penguins are one amongst the six species of crested penguins. They have distinct yellow-orange hair over the head; the eyes of macaroni penguins are red. They have pink feet and orange beak. Like any other penguin species, macaroni penguins are flightless carnivore birds. They prey on small aquatic animals.
Continue readingAfrican penguins are also called Jackass penguins or Black-footed penguins found in the southern part, South Africa. Like other penguins, African penguins are also carnivores. They prey mainly on small pelagic fish where, squid, krill, and crab are as an add-on to their diet.
Continue readingEmperor penguins are one of the astonishing birds on the earth. They not only live in the winters of the Antarctic, but they breed at the time of most horrible weather environments on the planet. It is the biggest size penguin among the 18 other species. The life of these penguins is not more than 20 years, but some of them can live up to 40 years too.
Continue readingPenguins are the most adorable birds on earth. They cannot fly, unlike other birds. Penguins have a distinct appearance and physique which make them a spectacular species of wildlife. Penguin’s head is similar to other birds, whereas it has a short neck and an elongated body with wedge-like feet.
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