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  1. Penguin - Wikipedia

    Penguins are a group of flightless, semi-aquatic, sea birds which live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galápagos penguin, lives at, and slightly north …

  2. Penguin | Habitat, Species, Predators, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · penguin, (order Sphenisciformes), any of 18–21 species of flightless marine birds that live only in the Southern Hemisphere. The majority of species live not in Antarctica but …

  3. Penguins - Smithsonian Ocean

    Penguins are birds of the ocean, spending up to 75 percent of their lives in the water. Some penguins, like the fiordland and rockhopper, have even been found with barnacles growing on …

  4. Penguin Facts, Types, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations, Pictures

    Where do penguins live, description (size, color), what they eat, species list, mating, baby penguins, characteristics, sounds, lifespan, and pictures.

  5. Penguin | World Wildlife Fund

    Penguins are a family of 17 to 19 species of birds that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.

  6. Penguins, facts and photos | National Geographic

    Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator.

  7. Penguins | Birds | BBC Earth

    May 11, 2024 · Of the 11,000 known species of bird, only 60 species are flightless and about a third of these are penguins. Unlike most birds, penguins don’t always keep their air sacs empty …

  8. Penguins Become Prey for the Pumas of Patagonia

    2 days ago · In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay.

  9. Penguins: Charming, Widespread, and Environmentally Important

    Apr 24, 2024 · From icy Antarctica to warm African coasts, penguins are a crucial part of ecosystems. Read how they fertilize landscapes and are also prey for predators.

  10. Penguin Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS

    Apr 8, 2021 · Penguins are flightless birds with flippers instead of wings. Their bodies are adapted for swimming and diving in the water, with some species able to reach speeds up to 15 miles …