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World Penguin Day

Welcome to the Blue Cherry Slow English Podcast! Today, we celebrate World Penguin Day and learn all about these fascinating, flightless birds. Why is April 25th special? Because it marks the start of the yearly migration for penguins in Antarctica.

In this episode, you'll discover:
 🐧 The 18 different species of penguins, from the Emperor Penguin to the Little Blue Penguin
🌍 Where penguins live – not just in Antarctica, but also in South America, Africa, Australia, and even near the equator!
❄️ How penguins stay warm using blubber, waterproof feathers, and by huddling together
⚠️ The dangers penguins face, such as climate change, pollution, and overfishing

Listen now, and don’t forget to take the quiz in the description!

Key Vocabulary:

• Flightless – unable to fly
• Flippers – body parts used for swimming
• Blubber – a thick layer of fat for warmth
• Huddle – to group together for warmth
• Endangered – at risk of disappearing
• Climate change – long-term shifts in weather patterns
• Pollution – harmful waste in the environment

Enjoy the episode and learn more about these amazing creatures! 🐧🎧