Hi there! Do you know penguins live where it is very cold, and they swim in really chilly water? But even though the water is freezing, penguins don’t get cold. Let me tell you why!
Pengiuns have some special things about their bodies that keep them warm:
- Thick feathers: Penguins have lots of feathers that are very close together. These feathers trap air close to their skin like a warm blanket.
- Oily feathers: Their feathers are also oily, which helps keep water away from their skin so they don’t get wet and cold.
- Fat under their skin: Penguins have a thick layer of fat called "blubber" under their skin. This fat works like a warm jacket and keeps their bodies warm.
- Huddling: Sometimes, penguins stay close together in groups to share their body heat and keep warm.
Because of these special features, penguins can swim in freezing water without getting cold. Isn’t that amazing?