Friday, 22 June 2012

~ 9 Amazing Penguin Facts ~

* They eat snow as a source of fresh water.

* A group of penguins are called colonies or rookery.

* They usually move in large groups to keep warm.

* Penguins can't fly, they swim.

* They are ancient species that first appeared around 40 million years ago.

* Penguins lay eggs.

* When the chick hatches, it immediately starts calling so that its parents will learn to recognize its voice.

* About 75% of a penguins life is spent in water, where they do all their hunting.

* In general, a penguins lifespan ranges from 15 to 20 years.

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