10 Fun Facts About Penguins You Didn’t Know!

Penguins are more than just adorable waddlers — they’re full of surprises! Here are 10 fun and fascinating facts about these cool creatures:

1. Penguins have knees!
   Yep, hidden beneath their feathers are tiny knees that help them waddle.

2. Not all penguins live in cold climates.
   Some penguins, like the Galápagos penguin, live in tropical places!

3. Penguins propose with pebbles.
   Male penguins give smooth pebbles to females as a way to say “be mine!”

4. They can’t fly — but they’re amazing swimmers.
   Penguins use their wings like flippers to zoom underwater.

5. Emperor penguins are the tallest.
   They can grow up to 1.2 meters tall — that’s almost as tall as a child.

6. Penguins mate for life.
   Most species pick one partner and stick with them year after year. ❤️

7. They have a built-in tuxedo.
   Their black and white feathers aren’t just cute — it’s camouflage!

8. Baby penguins have fluffy gray coats.
   They look nothing like their parents at first!

9. Penguins can drink salt water.
   Their glands filter out the salt — handy when you're surrounded by ocean.

10. There are 18 different species of penguins.
    From the tiny Little Blue Penguin to the majestic Emperor.