Showing posts with label Penguins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penguins. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2020

What makes Penguins the fastest swimming birds on Earth?

Penguins use their wings as paddles when they are swimming, enabling them to fly through the water. Some penguins travel more than 22 miles an hour when swimming underwater making them the fastest swimming birds on earth. These large penguins can even dive down as deep as 870 feet and can stay underwater for more than 15 minutes at a stretch!

How do Sharks identify their prey?

Sharks have electro reception, which is a keen sensitivity to electrical impulses. As fish swim around, their movement sends tiny electrical...