Mark Hudson

The scientific explanation of penguin’s waddle is that they have large webbed feet and short legs. They waddle to conserve their energy. When a penguin waggles, it conserves its energy which is the most needed thing in those severe climatic conditions. Now the question is how waddling conserves energy? Why do Penguins Waddle? The major … Read more

Penguins are the most loved and adorable birds in the marine. They are not dangerous to humans but yes, they become aggressive to their counterparts and predators depending on the situation and necessity. Penguins lie between the bird family and the fish family. In the olden days, the penguin was considered to be a fish. … Read more

Polar misconceptions and myths abound, so we’re setting the record straight on what cold-dwelling creature actually lives where. There are no penguins in the Arctic or the South Pole. One of the most common mistakes is that penguins live in the Arctic. One article argued that Polar bears live in the Arctic, near the North … Read more

The Emperor and King penguins however only lay one egg at a time and this is due to their peculiar and similar nesting habits. For the emperor penguin, they breed during the harsh winters of the Antarctic region. They do not build nests but form colonies with thousands of males balancing eggs on their feet … Read more

Actually, penguins do it more efficiently. When penguins walk, the top of their body acts as a pendulum ( pengui -lum?) so they are only using energy to rotate a bit with each step. On the other hand, we need to partially lift our whole body up each time we take a step. This begs … Read more

Most of the penguins living in the extreme cold climate of Antarctica have particular adaptations that have enabled them to survive in these harsh environments. Penguins have a layer of fat beneath the skin, which helps them keep warm, and it also serves as a source of energy. When emperor penguins incubate their egg, they … Read more

Ostrich and penguins are flightless birds because unlike most birds, their flat breastbones lack the base that anchors the strong pectoralmuscles required for flight. Their weak wings can’t possibly lift their heavy bodies off the ground. Thank you po ☺️☺️☺️☺️. Penguins (order Sphenisciformes / sfɪˈnɪsɪfɔːrmiːz /, family Spheniscidae / sfɪˈnɪsɪdiː /) are a group of … Read more

So, common sense dictates that a penguin should be afraid of humans. Yet, penguins don’t seem the slightest bit affected by human presence. Although, It seems puzzling that penguins meeting humans for the first time are more curious than they are afraid. Are penguins afraid of humans? Since penguins have less of land predators, it … Read more

Penguins live in different climates around the world, even tropical environments. However, most penguins must have special adaptations that allow them to survive the icy conditions and freezing temperatures of the Antarctic. One such adaptation is the penguin’s blubber, a thick fat that keeps it warm in cold water. How do Penguins Adapt to their … Read more

Yes, seals do eat penguins. Seals are carnivorous mammals and predators. Some varieties of seals such as fur seals and leopard seals regularly eat penguins on land and in the sea. Yes, seals do eat penguins. They hunt them on land but will mostly wait for them to enter the ocean so they can grab … Read more