penguins

Penguins

Did you know there are between 16 and 19 varieties of Penguins? The

exact number is still being debated today. Contrary to popular belief,

not all Penguins live in bitterly cold climates. In fact, a few

species live in the tropics. Most of the larger species, such as the

Emperor Penguin, which averages 3.6 feet, live in colder climates,

while smaller species live in warmer areas. Penguins are one species

that many people believe exhibit proof that animals feel emotion. When

a mother Penguin loses a chick, due to harsh conditions or predators,

she will often try to steal a chick away from another Penguin mother.

Scientists who have studied this behavior believe that its is not an

instinctual response, but rather an emotional response to losing its

young. Penguins took a spotlight in Hollywood in 2005, after the

documentary March of the Penguins was released and won an Oscar.

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Northern Lights Penguins