• Penguins are flightless birds with feathers and can live up to 20 years.
• They can swim at speeds up to 25 mph. and spend as much as 75% of their time in the water. Some species can reach depths of 1000 feet or more and stay submerged for up to 25 minutes.
• There are 17 (maybe 18) species.
• Many species of penguin do form long-term relationships, but some species choose a new mate every year. Blue penguins are among those who form long-term relationships and their divorce rate is around 6% per year.
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