OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaPenguins are birds, but they cannot fly! Instead, they are amazing swimmers. They use their wings like flippers to zoom through the water. Penguins are one of the most loved birds in the world!
Penguins have black and white feathers that make them look like they are wearing a tiny tuxedo. They waddle when they walk on land, which is very cute to watch. Penguins come in many sizes, from tiny ones the size of a cat to tall ones almost as big as a person!
Most penguins live in very cold places near the South Pole, like Antarctica. They huddle together in big groups to stay warm. Some penguins live in warmer places too, like on the beaches of South Africa!
Penguins eat fish and other small sea animals. They are fast swimmers and can catch fish easily underwater. Penguins can hold their breath for a long time while they hunt for food.
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Penguin parents take turns keeping their eggs warm.
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Baby penguins are super fluffy and very cute!
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Penguins can slide on their bellies across the ice to travel faster.
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Emperor penguins are the tallest kind and can hold their breath underwater for over 20 minutes!
