Penguin

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

And to show that we care, we observe National Penguin Day on January 20. While this day celebrates the penguins, it’s also a time to think about saving them. World penguin day is given huge importance on social media on January 20. The migration of the emperor penguin is marked as a penguin awareness day. … Read more

Nearly a third of female Humboldt penguins cheat on their partners, often with members of the same sex. And then there are the Adélie penguins, one of the only animals on the planet to have turned to prostitution. Do Penguins cheat on their partners? Even penguins that appear to stay together may not be as … Read more

Penguins are primarily monogamous, however, some species like the Emperor Penguin are serially monogamous, meaning they partner with one mate for a season rather than for life. Both male and female penguins prepare the next and take care of the chicks. While writing we ran into the question “Do penguins mate with the same person … 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

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

Penguins frequently shake their heads to get the salt off their beaks, or they sneeze out the excess. In general, however, penguins don’t drink seawater to hydrate themselves. They usually drink from fresh water sources such as pools and snowmelt, or they eat fresh snow, in order to get an adequate amount of water. This … Read more

They taste like “a piece of beef, odiferous cod fish and a canvas-backed duck roasted together in a pot, with blood and cod-liver oil for sauce”. Today’s polar explorers don’t have to eat penguins anymore. Also, do penguins taste good? Most of the experiences tell us that the Penguins’ meat is oily and doesn’t taste … Read more

Climatic conditions in the polar region are always on the extreme side. There is extreme cold and most of the areas are covered with snow. The sunrise and sunset persist for 6 months. The winters are so cold that the temperature falls to -37 0 c. The animals living in these conditions include the polar … Read more

Recent spectroscopic analysis of macaroni penguin ( Eudyptes chrysolophus) crest feathers and king penguin ( Aptenodytes patagonicus) neck feathers have shown they contain a yellow pigment that is chemically distinct from all other molecules known to give color to feathers. “Penguins use the yellow pigment to attract mates and we strongly suspect that the yellow … Read more