Penguins

There are lots of different penguin species. They include: the Fairy penguin, the Emperor penguin, and the Gentoo penguin.

Breeding

Most penguins normally lay 1 brood, but the Little Penguin, or the Fairy Penguin, lays about 2. 

Habitat

Penguins live mostly in the southern hemisphere, though they can also be found on every other continent. They nest on islands, where they are safer from predators.

Looks

Penguins cannot fly; instead of using their tiny wings to lift themselves, they use them to swim. They are very agile in the water, looking like a bird in the air. But on land they are quite clumsy. Sometimes they slide on their bellies down hills.


Penguins are black with white chests and belly, with white under their wings. They use the same camouflage as dolphins. Anyone looking up would not see the white belly of a penguin against the pale water. Someone looking down from above wouldn’t see black against the deep, dark water. 

Feeding

Penguins can dive very deep in search of prey. Penguins eat fish and squid, sometimes krill. They also eat other crustaceans. 

Here's an incredible video of king penguins!