
- There are 18 specimen of penguin in the world.
- The light front and dark back coloration of classic penguin plumage is called countershading and it provides superb camouflage from above and below to protect penguins in the water.
- The largest of the penguin species is the emperor, which can weigh up to 90 pounds.
- The smallest of the penguin species is the fairy, which can weigh only 2 pounds.
- Depending on the species, a wild penguin can live 15-20 years.

Would
you like to learn more? Then check out these library resources:
A Cool
Caper by Martha Rustad
Face to
Face With Penguins by Yva Momatiuk
A
Mother’s Journey by Sandra Markle
An
Emperor Lays and Egg by Brenda Guiberson
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