2007-01-24 16:35:52 · 9 answers · asked by Smo 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Good question. I think they have forward-facing knees so they can bend it backwards.
2007-01-24 16:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is it with penguins and knees? This question gets asked every day.
Penguins are birds, They have the same leg structure, the same bones, the same bends as every other bird from ostriches to sparrows. Their legs are short and powerful but they have knees as much as a chicken has.
2007-01-24 20:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhh no one answered this correctly.
yes they do have knees
Penguins appear to have very short legs and no knees because only the lower leg is visible. Their knees and upper legs are feather covered, hiding them from view. This also means that penguins never ever get cold knees.lol,I love that,they never get cold,not like my bottom does.
I'm no smart *** but its great question.
2007-01-25 06:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do, there's actually a book called "Why do Penguins have Knees?" which also has other medical oddities.
2007-01-24 16:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Phlebotomist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do, They are actually crouching down when they walk on land.
2007-01-24 17:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jotun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-24 16:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha i love your question, but no i dont think they do. they are awesome though [=
2007-01-24 16:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL. i absolutely LOVED your question... i dont think they do... poor them... LOOOOOOOL
2007-01-24 16:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by alwayss_ready 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No...
2007-01-25 08:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by HotInTX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋