Interesting facts about Penguins

1- Diving penguins can often reach up to 12 km/h, though there are reports of speeds of 27 km/h. Larger penguins tend to dive deeper than smaller ones, with dives of the Emperor Penguin recorded reaching a depth of 565 m and lasting up to 22 minutes

2- Most penguins feed on animal sealife while swimming underwater. Their eyes are adapted for underwater vision, and are their primary means of locating prey and avoiding predators. An adult Gentoo penguin makes as many as 450 dives a day foraging for food.

3- They generally spend about half of their lives on land and half in the oceans.

4- Penguins either waddle on their feet or slide on their bellies across the snow, a movement called “tobogganing”, which conserves energy while moving quickly. They also jump with both feet together if they want to move more quickly or cross steep or rocky terrain.

5- Penguins employ physiological adaptations and cooperative behaviors in order to deal with an incredibly harsh environment, where wind chills can reach -76°F (-60°C).