Scovone Star Magazine 2013-2014 | Page 9

PENGUIN WONDERLAND By: Yaseen Metwally there are a lot of types of penguins SURVIVORS OF THE COLD Do all birds fly? No! There are species of flightless birds such as ostriches, moas, and emus.There are also penguins. Penguins are way different than other flightless birds. ``Penguins are interesting and beautiful,’’ says Christina, a penguin trainer. This article will take you into the wonderland of penguins. Physical Characteristics Penguins have a lot of characteristics. Here Behavioral Characteristics are some physical characteristics. Penguins have curved claws that dig into the ice to help them from slipping and their clawed feet help them make their nests. There waterproof feathers help them stay warm underwater and above water. In Plants & Animals the zoo, they have bands on their feet to know the penguins name, if it’s a male or a female, and to see if the penguin has a big appetite. Penguins have physical characteristics because they have to survive in their habitat. Ice is melting because of global warming. They are struggling to stay alive. That is why zoo are here. their only delaying the extinction of penguins. Do you want them to become extinct? A different kind of characteristic is behavioral characteristics. Remember behavioral characteristics is how things behave. Penguins have behavioral characteristics. Here are some behavioral characteristics. When they get tired, 9