Tagged: penguins

Penguins Can Fly… Underwater!

November 14, 2011 at 5:49 pm

The penguins we see at the zoo today are distinctively different from many other birds due to their lack of ability to fly. Although, is flight something that can only be achieved in the air? Penguins might not be able to fly majestically as the bald eagle in the skies, but they’re capable of doing […]

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Penguins Can’t Fly?

October 11, 2011 at 12:15 am

It is well known that the penguin is a very unique type of bird that lacks the ability to fly.  Many scientists believe that they are descendents of very early types of birds, and that they were forced to adapt to living in the water in order to survive.  Thus, their “wings” that were once […]

By Nathan Provencher | Posted in student post | Also tagged | Comments (2)