Penguins

A SeaWorld Education Department Resource

Contents

Scientific Classification
Distribution and Habitat emperor penguins
Physical Characteristics
Sexual Dimorphism
Senses
Adaptations for an Aquatic Environment
Behavior
Diet and Eating Habits
Reproduction
Hatching and Care of Chicks
Communication
Longevity and Causes of Death
Conservation
Appendix: penguin species
References and Bibliography
Books for Young Readers

Goals of the SeaWorld Education Department

Based on a long-term commitment to education, SeaWorld strives to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere to help students reach their academic potential. Specifically, our goals are...

To instill in students of all ages an appreciation for science and a respect for all living creatures and natural environments.
To conserve our valuable natural resources by increasing awareness of the interrelationships of humans and the marine environment.
To increase students' basic competencies in science and other disciplines.
To provide an educational resource for the entire community.

"For in the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We wlll understand only what we are taught." - B. Dioum

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
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