2007-02-28 23:15:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Feathers, just like any other bird. Their skin secretes some amount of wax to ensure that the feathers are perfectly waterproof.
2007-02-28 23:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feathers same as all birds the difference is penguins coat thier feathers with a wax like substance to help keep them dry in the icy waters.
2007-03-01 16:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penguins are birds. They have feathers. They are very short feathers. And the feathers are very think, just like polar bear hair, or a river otter... So that when they are in the water, it doesn't actually let the water through to the body.
2007-03-01 08:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Brian H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very short feathers,, oiled to keep out water and heat in.
2007-03-01 07:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by 1000 Man Embassy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thick oily feathers...
2007-03-01 07:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by ♦Opty misstix♦ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feather
2007-03-01 07:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by ree06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminium foil
2007-03-01 07:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋