Essays on Penguins

Part one:Once upon a time there was a penguin named Steve who decided that diving into the frozen cold ocean was not for him. He decided to use his talents for other things like writing and reading, but when he was reading twilight he suddenly…

Introduction There are many unique birds, they can be fast or slow, small or big, can fly or stay on the ground! I am going to be listing a type of bird that interests me immensely, the penguin! There are many types of these strange…

The Characteristics of the Adélie Penguin The Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adéliae) is a medium sized penguin weighing between 3 – 6kg and stand at 70cm tall. It is one of the most widespread penguins in the Antarctic; they are 1 of only 2 true Antarctic…

Physiological Features Emperor Penguins have to survive in some of the harshest weather conditions in the world (as low as -40°Cand 200 km/h winds). They have a set of features that help them adapt to this. These penguins have large reserves of sub-dermal body fat…

The Melting of Sea When people picture Antarctica, they often envision freezing temperatures and an extensive landscape of ice, filled with thousands of iconic Emperor penguins. But, the current state of Antarctica could not be more different than this image. The reason for this is…

Background The majority of penguins are populated in the southern hemisphere, especially in Antarctica, however, not all penguins are found in cold climates. Several species can be found in the temperate zone and one species in particular is located in the northern hemisphere near the…