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Minggu, 21 Oktober 2012

PENGUIN

Penguin or penguin (Sphenisciformes order, family Spheniscidae) is an aquatic animal species of birds that can not fly and generally live in the southern hemisphere.

size
Largest penguin species is the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) to reach 1.1 meters tall and weighing 35 pounds or more.

The smallest penguin species is the Fairy Penguin (Eudyptula Minor) with a height of about 40 cm and a weight of one kg

food
Generally penguins eat krill (a type of shrimp), fish, [1] squid and other aquatic animals are caught while swimming in the sea with its beak.

body shape
Penguin's body is suitable for swimming and living in water [1]. Rower and the wings are not able to fly. On land penguins using tails and wings to maintain balance when walking.

To save energy, sometimes a penguin walking with short legs or sliding in the snow with her.

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