What is the fastest penguin?
By Amy Duncan What’s the fastest penguin? Able to swim at 22 mph (36 km/h), [MORE…]
October 2017
Do penguins fly?
By Amy Duncan Do penguins fly? While penguins cannot fly through the air like most [MORE…]
What’s the difference between crèche, raft, and waddle?
By Amy Duncan What’s the difference between crèche, raft, and waddle? A group of penguin [MORE…]
Are penguins the only flightless birds?
By Amy Duncan Are penguins the only flightless birds? While penguins have evolved with bones [MORE…]
Are penguins the only birds that do not fly?
By Amy Duncan Are penguins the only birds that do not fly? While penguins have [MORE…]
Which two thieving birds are known as “camp robbers”?
Known as “camp robbers” for their fearlessness around humans and their proclivity for stealing food [MORE…]
YELLOW-EYED PENGUINS (Megadyptes antipodes)
YELLOW-EYED PENGUINS (Megadyptes antipodes) SIZE: Up to 30 in. (76 cm) 3 lb (6 kg) [MORE…]
SNARES PENGUINS (Eudyptes robustus)
SNARES PENGUINS (Eudyptes robustus) SIZE: Up to 25 in. (64 cm) 6-7 lb (2.5-3 kg) [MORE…]
ROYAL PENGUINS (Eudyptes schlegeli)
ROYAL PENGUINS (Eudyptes schlegeli) SIZE: 26-30 in. (66-76 cm) 12 lb (5.5 kg) THREAT LEVEL: [MORE…]
ROCKHOPPER PENGUINS (Eudyptes chrysocome)
ROCKHOPPER PENGUINS (Eudyptes chrysocome) SIZE: 16-18 in. (41-46 cm) 5-6 lb (2.5 kg) THREAT LEVEL: [MORE…]