Geography Antarctica

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Geography Antarctica. Th Journey to the South Pole. What Lives in Antarctica?[Date] Today I will: Understand how animals can adapt to the extreme and hostile climate of Antarctica. Geography Antarctica. Geography Antarctica. Geography Antarctica. Geography Antarctica. Geography - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Where it lives It is only found on Antarctica.What it eats They eat fish and crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp.

What it looks likeThey have a black head, chin and throat. They have patches of yellow on their throat and near their ears. They have short wings that help them to

dive. They have brown eyes.

Weight They weigh about 60 to 90 pounds.Height They are about 36 to 44 inches tall.

Interesting facts

It is the largest of all the penguins. This penguin lives in the harshest weather of any animal on our planet. The female penguin lays one egg

and the male penguin keeps it on top of its feet to keep it warm. They do not make a nest. Males can lose half their weight while keeping an egg

warm because he does not eat. The males stand together in a big huddle for up to 9 weeks. Emperor penguins can live for 20 years.

- Small beak to cut down heat loss- Thick layer of blubber to keep warm- Wings used as flippers for swimming- Thick windproof feathers-Brood pouch-Small feet to cut down heat loss

GeographyAntarctica

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