What makes the breeding of Emperor Penguins so unusual?
By Amy Duncan What makes the breeding of Emperor Penguins so unusual? Of all penguin [MORE…]
Is the Moseley Penguin real?
By Scott A. Rowan Is the Moseley Penguin real? Yes, the Moseley Penguin is either [MORE…]
What is the Pigafetta Penguin?
By Scott A. Rowan What is the Pigafetta Penguin? There is no such thing as [MORE…]
Which penguin is named for a world explorer?
By Scott A. Rowan Which penguin is named for a world explorer? The Magellanic Penguin [MORE…]
Stone-eating Penguins and Dinosaurs
By Scott A. Rowan Stone-eating Penguins and Dinosaurs The meals of Penguins include one item [MORE…]
Why do penguins eat stones?
By Scott A. Rowan Why do penguins eat stones? The meals of Penguins include one [MORE…]
How many spines does a penguin have?
By Scott A. Rowan How many spines does a penguin have? All penguins have a [MORE…]
Which penguin has the largest population?
By Amy Duncan Which penguin has the largest population? With approximately 12 million breeding pairs [MORE…]
What is the heaviest penguin?
What is the heaviest penguin? The heaviest penguin in the world is the Emperor Penguin [MORE…]
What is the heaviest bird?
By Amy Duncan What is the heaviest bird? The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) can grow [MORE…]
How fast can penguins swim?
By Amy Duncan How fast can penguins swim? With an aerodynamic body shape and wings [MORE…]
What is a “bubble boost”?
By Scott A. Rowan What is a “bubble boost”? One of the reasons that penguins [MORE…]
Which penguin runs, not waddles?
By Amy Duncan Which penguin runs, not waddles? Unlike all other penguins who waddle when [MORE…]
Which penguin is a “Yankee Doodle Dandy”?
By Scott A. Rowan Which penguin is a “Yankee Doodle Dandy”? Macaroni Penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) [MORE…]
What is the smallest penguin?
By Amy Duncan What is the smallest penguin? Standing just 16 inches and weighing just [MORE…]
How many species of penguin live in the Arctic?
By Amy Duncan How many species of penguin live in the Arctic? None. All penguins [MORE…]
How are penguins and dogs alike?
By Scott A. Rowan How are penguins and dogs alike? Penguins are so good at [MORE…]
Why is a fat penguin is a sexy penguin?
By Scott A. Rowan Why is a fat penguin is a sexy penguin? Most humans [MORE…]
Waimanu, the oldest known penguin
By Scott A. Rowan Waimanu, the oldest known penguin In January 2017, New Zealand and [MORE…]
The Great Penguin Name Debate: Pen Gwyn, Pin-Wing, or Pinguis
By Scott A. Rowan The Great Penguin Name Debate Be forewarned that if you ask [MORE…]
Which penguin can dive the deepest?
By Amy Duncan Which penguin can dive the deepest? Able to dive as deep as [MORE…]
Do penguins drink saltwater?
By Amy Duncan Do penguins drink saltwater? Yes, penguins are able to drink saltwater thanks [MORE…]
Why do penguins have a runny nose?
By Amy Duncan Why do penguins have a runny nose? Penguins are able to drink [MORE…]
How do penguins drink saltwater?
By Amy Duncan How do penguins drink saltwater? Penguins are able to drink saltwater thanks [MORE…]
What is an isabelline Penguin?
By Amy Duncan What is an isabelline Penguin? Often confused with albino penguins, isabelline penguins [MORE…]
What penguins were in Happy Feet?
What penguins were in Happy Feet? The penguins featured in the 2006 film “Happy Feet” [MORE…]
What penguins were in “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”?
By Amy Duncan What penguins were in “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”? “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” came out [MORE…]
How many feathers do penguins have?
By Scott A. Rowan How many feathers do penguins have? In 2015 one of the [MORE…]
What is a Stonecracker Penguin?
By Amy Duncan What is a Stonecracker Penguin? Called a “stonecracker” penguin because of the [MORE…]
Which penguins species is the biggest loner?
By Amy Duncan Which penguin species is the biggest loner? Called a “stonecracker” penguin because [MORE…]
Are penguins homosexual?
By Amy Duncan Are penguins gay or lesbian? Same-sex relationships have been noted by many [MORE…]
What is the most rare penguin?
By Amy Duncan What is the most rare penguin? With only an estimated 5,000 individuals [MORE…]
How can you tell gender of penguin?
By Amy Duncan How can you tell the gender of penguin? There is a [MORE…]
Are there 17 or 18 species of penguins?
By Paul Johnson Are there 17 or 18 species of penguins? All ornithologists recognize at [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…]
Why do birds hit planes?
Collisions between birds and planes is an issue that airports and air transportation agencies have [MORE…]
Why are birds being electrocuted?
An estimated 900,000 to 14 million migratory birds are electrocuted annually on electric distribution lines [MORE…]
Why do birds hit wind turbines?
Renewable energy sources such as wind energy are increasingly being relied upon to help meet [MORE…]
Why do birds hit cell phone towers?
It is currently estimated that around 6.5 million migratory birds collide with communication towers in [MORE…]
Why do birds hit electricity lines?
In order to meet U.S electricity demands, thousands of miles of distribution and transmission lines [MORE…]
Why do birds hit cars and trucks?
Collisions with vehicles are believed to be among the top five direct causes of bird [MORE…]
Bird festivals
Festivals are a good way to meet fellow bird enthusiasts and learn more about birds. [MORE…]
What is the smallest bird of prey in North America?
The smallest bird of prey in North America is the Sharp-shinned Hawk. – From U.S. Fish [MORE…]
What is the tallest bird in America?
Standing up to 5 feet (1.5 m), the Whooping Crane is the tallest bird in [MORE…]
What is the only North American stork?
The Wood Stork is the only stork native to North America. – From U.S. Fish & [MORE…]
Which birds can rotate their heads the most?
Owls can rotate their head up to 280 degrees. – From U.S. Fish & Wildlife [MORE…]
What is the fastest bird?
With a top documented speed of 117 mph (188 km/hr) in a dive, the Peregrine [MORE…]
Which birds were named for Lewis and Clark?
Lewis Woodpecker and Clark’s Nutcracker – From U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -Flocked- #birds #birding [MORE…]
