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5 fun facts about Penguins


Gentoo Penguins Running at Sea Life Sydney

Penguins are some of the most interesting and unique birds. Discover 5 fun facts about these creatures with Penguin Keeper, Alex!


1. Gentoo Penguins are the fastest of all penguin species!

These penguins can swim at speeds of up to 36km/h! That's 4 times faster than any Olympic swimmer!

2. The oldest penguin fossils are 62 million years old

That is only 3 million years after the dinosaurs disappeared! 

3. Penguins poop every 20 minutes 

Penguins have a very fast metabolism this means they need to poop, a lot!

4. A penguins black and white colouring is called counter-shading. 

All penguin species share counter-shading camouflage. This means they have a lighter belly and a darker back, and helps them camouflage from predators above and below them. 

5. Penguins are expert divers!

Penguins dive to catch their food. The E



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