Question on penguins??

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Question on penguins??

Why are penguins bottle-shaped??

2007-08-21 22:33:20 · 3 answers · asked by sdjfhdkjsfgkuae 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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It is their adaptation. They don't fly like most birds but swim. To swim, their body must need a bottle like (or aeroplane like) structure. The shape along with the blubber to keep it warm allows the penguins to swim without sinking.

2007-08-22 02:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Penguins have the most efficient swimming shape. Most penguins do not live in cold climates and the Galapagos penguin is found on the equator.

2007-08-22 07:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hydrodynamics i guess. Plus they're portliness is probably due to heat conservation and blubber storage for the long winters.

2007-08-22 07:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Moara 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋