Penguin Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Penguins

Penguins are flightless birds designed with sleek bodies and flipper-like wings perfect for swimming underwater. These adorable birds live in the Southern Hemisphere, especially around Antarctica and nearby islands. Penguins have black and white feathers that act like camouflage in the water and a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm in icy conditions.

There are 18 species of penguins ranging from the tiny Little Blue Penguin to the Emperor Penguin that stands 4 feet tall. These expert swimmers can dive deep underwater to catch fish, squid, and krill using their wings as flippers. Penguins waddle on land but can slide on their bellies across ice and snow, and they huddle together in large groups to stay warm.