Learn how penguins stay safe in the ocean using their black backs and white bellies to blend in with the water, explained simply for young children.
Penguins have a special way of hiding from other animals in the sea! Their backs are black, and their bellies are white. This coloring helps them stay safe when they swim.
Imagine you are a fish looking up at a penguin swimming above you. The penguin's white belly blends in with the bright, light-colored water and sky above, so it's hard to see from below. Now, imagine you are looking down at the penguin from above. Its black back blends in with the dark ocean water, so it is hard to see from above.
This special coloring is called 'camouflage.' It helps penguins hide from animals that might want to catch them. So, their black backs and white bellies are like a secret disguise that helps keep them safe in the ocean!