Learn why penguins can't fly like other birds and how they use their wings to swim underwater in this easy explanation for kids.
Hi there! Did you know that penguins are special birds that can't fly like most other birds?
Usually, birds have wings to help them fly in the sky. But penguins have wings that work differently. Their wings are shaped like flippers, kind of like a dolphin or a fish has.
Instead of flying, penguins use their wings to swim very fast in the water! They flap their wings to push themselves through the water, just like swimmers use their arms to move fast. This helps penguins catch fish to eat and move easily in the ocean.
So, even though penguins can't fly, their strong wings help them swim like champions underwater!