PENGUINS
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What is one thing you know about penguins?
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Penguin species
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Can penguins fly?
Penguins actually can’t fly. They are one type of birds cannot fly
Why?
Scientists think that penguins can’t fly because there was no one chasing them (predators) so they never really learned or evolved to fly, so instead they adapted into the water and now swim!
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How long can penguins live up to?
Penguins can live up to 20 years! Which is pretty long for birds.
The Magellanic Penguin can live up to 30 years.
The Little Blue Penguin can only live up to 6 years.
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Where do penguins live?
A lot of the penguins are found in Antarctica (chilly and cold areas) but some penguins can be found places a little warmer but it’s unlikely
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Life Cycle of a Penguin
1. Egg
Father penguin will keep egg safe and warm on his feet. It will take about 3 days to hatch once the egg starts moving
2. Junior Penguin
When the chick hatches, its wings are wet. After 5 months it no longer has to stay with the father, and it becomes a junior penguin
3. Adult Penguin
In about 5 years, the penguin will find a mate. He will take care of her until its own egg hatches, and the mother and father will take turns taking care of its families
4. Death
There are many reasons why a penguin can die:
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MAPS
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our office
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Of the 18 species of penguins are considered endangered! That’s more than half!
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ACTIVITIES
Quiz:
What type of penguin Quiz: https://www.coolantarctica.com/schools/quiz/antarctica_quiz_7.php
What type of penguin are you?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/senormcgee27/what-type-of-penguin-are-you-37dsi
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