5 Unusual Facts About Penguins

Unusual Facts About Penguins - as part of the pets & animals series by GeoBeats.

Here are 5 uncommon facts about penguins.

Penguins are aquatic birds that spend nearly all of their lives swimming in or living near the water.

Though most people picture penguins in the snowy Antarctic, they also live in the southern portions of Africa, South America, and Australia.

Penguins may look awkward when they waddle on land, but they can swim at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour!

Being social animals, penguins live in large groups or colonies, which are referred to as rookeries.

When two penguins mate, they mate for life and only raise one or two chicks at a time.

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