Fun Facts about Penguins    [13-12-2008] Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They are great swimmers and divers. The shape of their body helps them swim at high speeds. They are usually black and white in color. However, some species have yellow feathers. Parents take turns warming their eggs. When the eggs hatch, male penguins take care of their chicks, while female penguins go searching for food. When a mother penguin loses her chick, she steals another mother’s chick. Penguins are social animals. They live in large colonies called “rookeries.” They usually move within groups. They eat snow as a source of fresh water. Penguins use sign language to communicate with each other. They make use of their flippers and head to talk to other penguins. Penguins spend most of their lives in water. They can hold their breath for about 20 minutes under water. They even take small naps in the water. Penguins can walk faster than humans! Penguins are carnivores and they mainly feed on fish. They swallow their food whole. Penguins have a variety of bill shapes. Penguins are warm-blooded like humans. They can control blood flow through fat. Penguins have short legs. Their legs are covered with feathers. Their feathers are short and tightly packed. Penguins adapt to various climates     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)