Penguins can drink salty seawater thanks to a special salt-filtering gland near their eyes.
Not all penguins live in Antarctica — some species live in warm places like the Galápagos Islands.
Penguins are incredible swimmers and can speed through water faster than many humans can swim.
A group of penguins on land is called a “waddle.”
Penguins have solid bones, which help them dive deep underwater without floating away.
Male Emperor penguins protect eggs by balancing them on their feet for nearly two months.
Some penguins can jump over 6 feet high out of the water onto ice or rocks.
Their black-and-white body acts as natural camouflage in the ocean.
Every penguin has a unique voice, helping families find each other in huge colonies.