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“Penguins are such social animals that they cannot thrive in captivity. They need to be among other penguins, to interact and to mate, to swim and to nest, to play and to work together.”<\/p>Sylvia Earle<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Penguins are flightless birds that are uniquely adapted to life in the water. They have streamlined bodies, flipper-like wings, and webbed feet that make them excellent swimmers. Penguins are found only in the Southern Hemisphere, where they inhabit a range of environments from cold Antarctic ice shelves to temperate coastal regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 18 species of penguins, all of which belong to the family Spheniscidae. The largest of these is the emperor penguin, which can stand up to 4 feet tall and weigh up to 90 pounds. The smallest is the little blue penguin, which stands only 16 inches tall and weighs just 2 pounds. Here are some of the most common and well-known species, along with their scientific names:<\/p>\n\n\n