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If you’ve seen penguins in movies or at the zoo, you’ve likely seen them waddling to and fro. At first glance, that may not seem like the most efficient way to travel, but penguins are actually very quick, and they travel long distances at a time. In fact, it’s not uncommon for penguins to, and they can walk upwards of 2.4 miles per hour. Penguins’ feet are very strong. Their legs are set farther back on their bodies, which makes steering while walking and swimming easier. Another way penguins move quickly across land is by jumping out of the water and sliding on ice, or by lying down and tobogganing on their bellies to slide along the surface and rest their feet. Penguins can also swim quite quickly, with many species reaching up to seven miles per hour while underwater.

While opinions on this can differ based on the expert you’re speaking with, it’s generally agreed upon that there arewalking around the world. The penguins of the world include:Some of them live on the Antarctic continent, while most live throughout the Southern Hemisphere. They all have their own unique traits. You can learn more about all of them at

One of the most common questions about penguins is about their unique appearance. Though not all penguins are the traditional black and white, many are, and it’s on purpose. Their coloring is a form ofor camouflage that makes spotting them tough for predators.

When penguins are swimming in the water, predators that are swimming below them look up and can get confused because their white belly blends in with the light surface above the water. Meanwhile, predators swimming above penguins look down and are confused because their black coloration blends in with the colors of the ocean floor. Common predators of most penguins include sharks, seals, killer whales, various birds, and even foxes and other land-based threats.

It may not be surprising to bird aficionados that penguins don’t have teeth. However, many people assume they do because penguins are carnivores. Their diets consist of a variety of meaty prey, including squid, fish, krill, crabs, and other seafood that they mostly catch while swimming. Penguins are constantly eating, especially during the summer, when they consume about two pounds of food per day. Still, they don’t chew food with their teeth. Another reason some people may mistakenly believe penguins have teeth is that they have small spines on their tongues, which can look like teeth. The spines point towards their throat, and they look like teeth. The purpose of these spines is to keep fish inside their mouths and help them swallow., with its flat shape and bright yellow color; and

, whose body resembles falling snowflakes and features a pattern almost as unique as a fingerprint. Each post feels like a mini-documentary, sure to deepen your love for marine life.Discover the prettiest underwater moments shared by David Vazquez Farrus

, which has 33.5k followers. This underwater wildlife videographer shares some of the most beautiful ocean creatures on his feed, like thewith fan-like appendages, and the