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Penguins
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Penguins

Learn about the unique physical characteristics and signature style of penguins in this episode of ShamuTV's Saving a Species video series.

Meet the penguins — charismatic birds impeccably adapted for life at sea.

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Scientific Classification

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Habitat and Distribution

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Emperor and Adélie penguins. A young penguin stands in front of an adult and the two are looking at each other. Emperor and Adélie penguins. A young penguin stands in front of an adult and the two are looking at each other.

Physical Characteristics

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Senses

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Adaptations

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Communication

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Three penguins walking in a line with wings outstretched to their sides. Three penguins walking in a line with wings outstretched to their sides.

Behavior

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A baby penguin stands at the feet of an adult and awaits food. A baby penguin stands at the feet of an adult and awaits food.

Diet & Eating Habits

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Two adult penguins stand with a baby just in front of them. Two adult penguins stand with a baby just in front of them.

Reproduction

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A light-colored young penguin in a crouched position. A light-colored young penguin in a crouched position.

Hatching & Care of Young

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Longevity & Causes of Death

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Two penguins stand side-by-side, wings touching, and look in the same direction. Two penguins stand side-by-side, wings touching, and look in the same direction.

Conservation & Research

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A penguin swims underwater. Sparsely grouped bubbles are visible behind it. A penguin swims underwater. Sparsely grouped bubbles are visible behind it.

Appendix

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Further Reading

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Bibliography

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