Many species exhibit red, orange, or yellow patches on the head and neck. Because their short legs are far back on their bodies, penguins assume an upright posture. Penguins are grouped into 18 species and six genera, most of which are found in Antarctica and on subantartic islands. Others are native to the coasts of Australia, South Africa, and South America. Most penguins have four layers of fat to protect them from the weather in Antarctica because it is really cold were they live.
Penguins eat fish, squid.
They have fleshy spikes on their tongue so they wont lose their food. Penguins also eat cuttle fish, crustaceans, and other small sea animals . The king and emperor penguins normally do not learn to pick their own food. They can swim with great speed and ability, and are very good at holding their breath under water. The penguins usually walk, hop, and waddle along on their chest, pushing with their wings and feet.