Penguins
source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-24/major-emperor-penguin-breeding-ground-gone-barren-since-2016 Penguins are a group of birds that cannot fly, but can swim. most of them live in the southern hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin. After long adapting to life in the water, penguins have countershaded dark and white plumage, and their wings have evolved into flippers. They spend about half their lives on land and the other half at sea. 1. Scientific classificatione 2. Physical characteristics Size The emperor penguin is the largest of all living penguins, standing to 1.1 m (3.7 ft.) tall and can weigh more than 41 kg (90 lbs.). The smallest of the penguins is the little penguin, standing just 41 to 45 cm (16 to 18 in.) and weighing about 1 kg (2.2 lbs.). Body Shape The penguin's body is adapted for swimming. Its body is tapered at bo...