This episode is all about penguins. All penguins belong to the family Spheniscidae.

Penguins are among the most bizarre and specialized birds in the world. Few other birds represent such a departure from what we think of as the standard avian model. The specializations of penguins—their adaptations—serve them very well for a life of diving deep into the ocean and of surviving in extreme cold.

These birds are wonderful examples of how “life finds a way”—how animals can evolve into radically different forms, adapt to incredibly harsh conditions, and still manage to look pretty darn cute.

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Links of Interest

• Extinct mega penguin was tallest and heaviest ever
• Melting Antarctic Ice Causing Penguins to Starve
• Nice illustration showing the relative sizes and appearances of every penguin species.
• Scientists Discover “Super-Colony” of 1.5 Million Adélie Penguins in Images From Space

Earlham College - A fantastic place to get an education, especially if you love birds

Bird Merch - See the NEW shirt designs!

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