Sphenisciformes Aves Chordata Animalia Flora and Fauna
Sphenisciformes Aves Chordata Animalia Flora and Fauna
Penguins are flightless birds normally found in cold climates in the coastal regions of the southern hemisphere.
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Penguins - Scientific classification, distribution and habitat, physical characteristics, adaptations, behavior, diet, reproduction, life cycle, communication, conservation and references for further research.
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Sphenisciform WebRing - The Sphenisciform Ring is a collection of websites that contain content about penguin biology, penguin item collecting, and penguin research.
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Penguin Adaptation - How penguins have adapted to survive in the harsh Antarctic. From the Gulf of Maine Aquarium, geared towards students and teachers.
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International Penguin Conservation Work Group - Species accounts and information on research and conservation projects.
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Antarctic Connection - Penguins - Information on penguin species, such as size, diet, and characteristics.
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Penguins Around the World - This is a web-based learning activity written for elementary students in grades K-5. It contains information about penguins around the world, animal adaptations, habitats of penguins, photos, facts, lesson plans, quizzes, and classroom activities.
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Penguins of the Falklands and South America - Maps, photographs, population data and detailed scientific reports on penguins and penguin research.
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Pete and Barb's Penguin Pages - Extensive site with photos, maps, accounts for all species, behavior, and where to see penguins.
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Antarctic Penguins (Adelies and Emperors) - Photos of Adelie and Emperor penguins taken over 3 stays in Antarctica (18 months total), in winter and also underwater. Some recorded calls of adults and chicks.
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Penguin People - Provides links to penguin-related news from around the world.
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Hedwig's Penguin Home - Extensive site with anatomy explanations, pictures, and animations; taxonomy; photographs and videos; collectibles; downloadables and games. Includes a search function and is available in frames and no frames versions.
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New Zealand Penguins - Information on penguin species in New Zealand, including their status and conservation. Also news, games, books, and links.
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Penguin Mania - General information, facts, and trivia.
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PenguinWorld.com - Types of Penguin - Photos and facts on the physical traits, habits, distribution, and diet of 16 species of Sphenisciformes.
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The Penguin Pen - Large collection of graphics and other stuff related to penguins.
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Penguin Planet - The site offers penguin photos by Kevin Schafer, as well as prints for sale and penguin-related links and audio clips. The site is based around a 2000 book of the same name.
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Birding Antarctica: Penguins - Annotated photo gallery.
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Antarctica: Penguins - Photographic images and information about several species and details of zoos at which penguins can be seen.
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Nature: The World of Penguins - Tie-in with the PBS show Nature. Includes information about Europeans' discovery of penguins, their adaptations, and ways to protect them, and teacher's guides.
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Falklands Penguins - Information about various penguin species native to the Falkland Islands near South America, written from a conservation perspective.
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