Penguins+Habits

===Penguins all over the world no matter how near or far have some of the same qualities, their mating however can vary, in Antarctica they have a specific mating season based on when the climate allows, the most food is available, and when predators are most scarce. But in the Galapagos Islands it is a whole other ball game. "In the islands they deal with the same issues as overheating and food being scarce, but the mating season is non-existant.They don't have a particular time of year when they have to mate, they wait until the food supply is steady and reliable before mating".(Scholastic) Smart.=== ===Different varieties of penguin live in different areas, many different species can occupy the same area of the continent at once but some can reach to farther places than others, you will not find empire penguins in Antarctica, they live on neighboring islands. (PBS)===

Penguins can do several amazing things like how they are able to glide like how I mentioned earlier, they can glide on their bellies and go very fast down any hill or flat surface.
==="Penguins are living in a hard time now due to hunting, over fishing, and pollution. These factors are contributing to their declining numbers."(Climate Change) 13 out of 18 penguin species are at risk of going extinct. Being resiliant animals they are able to adapt to one of the biggest threats, global warming. Global warming is melting the ice where they live and rising oceanic temperatures are affecting the food source for the penguins. The climate change may be humans fault or may not be, but either way we do have control over the fishing and pollution problem. It is our responsibility to do something to help our planets creatures survive.=== ===Penguins are magnificent creatures, they are masters of communication. "They have three different calls or vocalizations that they use a warning call, a mating call, and a communication call."(Sea World) Warning is used when one is being territorial or feels threatened. Mating is used between partners and chicks to identify each other since you cant really tell penguins apart based on looks. The communication call is used while in the ocean or hunting so that other penguins may know where the others are.=== ==="Penguins on average live for close to 20 years or even longer."(Sea World) Their bodies are designed to conserve heat and energy, helping them to stay alive longer. The reason that many penguins die is predation from animals such as tiger seals and killer whales. Many penguins also die as babies or before they have even hatched! Animals like wild dogs, foxes, and predatory birds will steal the eggs while the parents can't protect it. Some of the babies that are killed are "kidnapped" because they are separated from the crowd or are sick.===

Penguins are amazing animals that need our help. :)
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