Unique facts about penguins were shared in the Krasnoyarsk “Swarm Stream” (video)

On Penguin Awareness Day, which is celebrated on January 20, specialists from the Krasnoyarsk Roev Ruchey Park told unique facts about these birds.

For example, from the sideThe penguin's walk seems extremely ineffective. A nin fact, this is the most energy-efficient way to move for their short legs and build. Scientists have calculated that these birds spend only 20% more energy walking than four-legged animals of the same size.

The emperor penguin can dive to depths of more than 500 meters and hold its breath for 22 minutes. This is absolutem recordohm among birds. At the same time, their heartbeat slows down from 60-70 beats per minute to 15-20 to save oxygen.

Also, penguins give stones for a reason. NSome males are so desperate to impress that they steal stones from their neighbors' nests. In the colonies there are real wars for stones. In particular, atScientists have observed one male stealing more than a hundred stones during the breeding season.

Penguins have unique vision. On land they are a little nearsighted, but under water they see perfectly. According to research, Penguins distinguish between blue and green colors even in twilight waters at great depths. This helps them hunt.

In addition, at penguins have the densest plumage of all birds – up to 100 feathers per square centimeter. U pigeon, For example, only 8 feathers for the same area. The feathers are arranged in several layers and lubricated with fat from a special gland – uhThis makes them waterproof. Unlike most birds, which change their feathers gradually, penguins shed all their feathers at once in 2-3 weeks. During molts They cannot swim or hunt, so they are forced to starve on the shore. Before molting these birds eat intensely and gain up to 50% additional weight.

“The largest penguin is the emperor, reaching 122 cm in height and weighing up to 45 kg. The smallest is the little blue penguin, only 33 cm tall and weighing about 1 kg. Imagine: it's like comparing an adult with a three-year-old child. Penguins have been around for 60 million years. Their ancient ancestors appeared shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Fossil remains show that some extinct penguin species were true giants – up to 2 meters tall and weighing more than 100 kg.” told in “Swarm Creek”.

Penguins have gone through a special evolutionary path. They turnlTransform from flying birds into unrivaled swimmers. They survive in the harshest conditions on the planet and demonstrate exemplary loyalty to their partners And heroically take care of their offspring.

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