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 Penguins
are amazing and interesting animals. They are actually birds and they do
have wings. But they cannot fly! You may feel sorry for them. But
did you know that they can walk faster than humans? They are also
great swimmers. Sadly, many species of penguins
are endangered.
Many people think penguins live only in Antarctica. But they can also
be found in South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
They can even be found on many small islands in the southern Pacific Ocean.
 Penguins
lost the ability to fly millions of
years ago. Even though they cannot fly,
they are excellent swimmers. In fact, they are the fastest swimming
and deepest diving species of any bird. Interestingly, penguins’ eyes
work better underwater than they do in
the air. They can spot prey even in dark or murky
water!
There are 18 species of penguins in the world. Sadly, 13 species of
them have declining populations. Five of them
are considered endangered. Oil spills, pollution, and global warming are the main
threats for them. If strong protection measures are not
taken, they will go extinct! |
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