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Penguins (order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae) are an order of aquatic, flightless birds living in the Southern Hemisphere.
Species and habitats
The number of extant species has been and still is a matter of debate. The numbers of penguin species listed in the literature vary between 16 and 19 species. Some sources consider the White-Flippered Penguin a separate Eudyptula species, although today it is generally considered a subspecies of the Little Penguin (e.g. Williams, 1995; Davis & Renner, 2003). Similarly, it is still unclear whether the Royal Penguin is merely a colour morph of the Macaroni penguin. Also possibly eligible to be treated as a separate species is the Northern population of Rockhopper penguins (Davis & Renner, 2003). Although all penguin species are native to the southern hemisphere, they are not, contrary to popular belief, found only in cold climates, such as Antarctica. In fact, only a few species of penguin actually live so far south. Three species live in the tropics; one lives as far north as the Galápagos Islands (the Galápagos Penguin) and will occasionally cross the equator while feeding.
The largest species is the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri): adults average about 1.1 meters (3 ft 7 in) tall and weigh 35 kilograms (75 lb) or more. The smallest penguin species is the Little Blue Penguin (also known as the Fairy Penguin), which stands around 40 cm tall (16 in) and weighs 1 kilogram (2.2 lb). Generally larger penguins retain heat better, and thus inhabit colder regions, while smaller penguins are found in temperate or even tropical climates.
Most penguins feed on krill, fish, squid, and other forms of sealife caught while swimming underwater. They spend half of their life on land and half in the oceans.
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Pete and Barb's Penguin Pages - Extensive site with photos, maps, accounts for all species, FAQ, behavior, and where to see penguins.
1Stop Penguins - Information on all species of penguins. Links to penguin photo galleries and online penguin games.
Adelie Penguins - Provides information about this species of penguin. Information includes description, how they build their nests, and other interesting facts.
Antarctic Penguins (Adelies and Emperors) - Photos of Adelie and Emperor penguins taken over 3 stays in Antarctica (18 months total), in winter and also underwater. Some recorded calls of adults and chicks.
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Chinstrap Penguins - Learn about the appearance, habitat, and nest construction of the chinstrap penguin.
Ellie Cooper Penguin Pages - Penguin species, information, clubs, links, and pictures.
Galapagos Penguin Page - Includes information about the weight, breeding locations, and appearance of the galapagos penguin.
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Galapagos Penguins - Provides information about this species of penguin such as habitat, description, and diet.
Gentoo Penguin - Contains information about the features, height, weight, breeding locations, and nesting behavior of the gentoo penguin.
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Gentoo Penguins - A comprehensive page containing information about the gentoo penguin. Facts include life cycle, nest construction, and appearance and description.
KidZone Penguins - Fun facts, photos, and activities about penguins. Includes information on many of the species.
King Penguin - Provides information about the habitat, appearance, and a creature profile.
New Zealand Penguins - Information on penguin species in New Zealand, including their status and conservation. Also news, games, books, and links.
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - Site of a former New Zealand rock quarry that was turned into a blue penguin colony and tourist attraction. Includes webcams, research, and links.
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Pengonia - Offers facts on the 17 known species of penguins. Includes breeding locations, descriptions, diet and environmental threats.
Penguin Science - A collection of articles and research concerning various aspects of penguin behavior.
Penguins Around the World - Intended for students in grades K-5 and their teachers. Photos, what kinds of penguins live on each continent, animal adaptations, habitats, and other facts and activities.
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This is a web-based learning activity written for elementary students in grades K-5. It deals with information about Penguins Around the World, animal adaptations, habitats of penguins, photos, facts. ]
Penguins Home - Basic overview of the animal with links to other websites and upcoming television specials about the bird.
Penguins in Antarctica - Characteristics, habitat, reproduction, species, and pictures of each species.
Rockhopper Penguin - Find out about the population, height, weight, diet, and range of the rockhopper penguin.
Splash Zone Exhibit - Penguin Cam - From the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a webcam showing African blackfooted penguins.
Meta Description: [ Live camera stream of the blackfooted penguins in the Splash Zone exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California. ]
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Steinhart Aquarium: African Penguins - Learn what they eat and drink, when they breed and nest, how long they can hold their breath, and how deep they dive. Includes why these birds are vulnerable and what is being done in the United States.
The Penguin Webcam at the Biodôme - Live webcam looking at the sub-Antarctic zone of the Montréal Biodome. Includes four species of penguin.
The Treasure Oil Spill - Chronicles how this oil spill affected the endangered African penguin.
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