Mark Hudson

The African Penguin is the only one of 17 penguin species that lives on the African continent and its offshore islands. This species has had several names: Jackass Penguins because their raucous squawks sound like the braying of a donkey; and Blackfooted Penguin, although its feet are black and gray. What penguin Lives in Africa? … Read more

The penguins need to be kept engaged and in an environment that promotes enrichment. Zoo enclosure designs have come a long way since the bare concrete space that animals used to live in, now providing an engaging, healthy sanctuary for penguins. What do penguins eat? Penguins are carnivores; they eat only meat. Their diet includes … Read more

Humboldt penguin is a medium-sized penguin that grows tall to a height of 70 cm. It is endemic to South America and also called Peruvian penguin. One of the next things we wondered was, where penguins are found? The answer is that penguins more commonly live in the Southern Hemisphere, that is, in the temperate … Read more

King penguins are an exception on that rule. They need 13 months to raise a chick. They start (one year) breeding in November (early summer) and when the chick hatch in January, after 54 days, it will be well fed till April. This period may range from seven to nine weeks for Adélie chicks to … Read more

Centuries later, penguins are so famous that they inspire characters in movies, books, video games, cartoons, television series, etc, to the extent that they have almost forgotten that once were massively killed to eat their meat, use their skin and extract their fat, among other applications. How can I help the Penguins? 1 Donating to … Read more

Penguins can’t fly because they didn’t evolve that way and their flippers are not strong enough to lift their chunky bodies. They didn’t evolve like birds so their flippers are more like webbed feet for swimming and catching fish instead of the aerofoil feathered wings that other birds have. Another thing we wanted the answer … Read more

Only recently have scientists begun to unravel why penguin feathers don’t freeze . An electron microscope revealed tiny pores on the feathers that trap air, making the surface water repellent. This feature, plus a special coating oil from the preen gland, prevents water build-up and delays freezing. Like many other species around the world, penguins … Read more

Penguins also need a way to move around on land. There are three basic movements for this purpose: Waddling, hopping, and tobogganing. Their feet are webbed and clawed for grasping ice and rock. Since Emperor Penguins have short legs, they waddle, which is moving side to side between steps. How do penguins get around? They … Read more

Penguins hunt fish, squid, and krill as their food. They hunt in an open ocean at the surface, at mid-level and more in-depth under the ice. It is a record that they can swim at a speed of 15 mph and 1,850 feet in depth. In the Ocean, Penguins hunt all of their prey, and … Read more

Penguins have sharp beaks that feel more like clamps. If you ever get bitten by a penguin, you will probably bleed, and it will hurt a whole lot. Out of all the 17 penguin species, the crested penguins like the rockhoppers are the most aggressive. They are known to bite when they sense fear from … Read more