A Penguin Primer

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How are penguins similar to humans? A new book offers an illustrated peek into their social habits.

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    Penguin, any of 18–21 species of flightless marine birds of the Southern Hemisphere. The majority of species live not in Antarctica but rather between latitudes 45° and 60° S, where they breed on islands. A few inhabit temperate regions, and one, the Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), lives at the Equator.
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    There are approximately 17 to 19 penguin species that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species, including the penguin and conserve a future where people live in harmony with nature.
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    Animals. Photo Ark. Penguins. Common Name: Penguins. Scientific Name: Spheniscidae. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Colony. Average Life Span: 15-20 years. Size: 16-45 inches. Weight: 2-88 pounds....
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