ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English PENGUIN ???? Animals for Kids ❄️ Episode 2
Hello there! Today, we’re going to learn about one of the coolest animals: the penguin. Are you ready to discover some amazing facts about penguins? Let’s dive in!
Penguins are special birds that can’t fly, but they have a skeleton inside their bodies just like us. They love to eat small fish, tiny sea creatures called crustaceans, and plankton. Penguins usually live near the ocean on thick ice. Depending on their type, penguins can weigh between 2 to 88 pounds and can be as short as 15 inches or as tall as 3.5 feet. Even though they can’t fly, penguins have feathers just like other birds. Baby penguins have soft, fluffy feathers to keep them warm.
Did you know that penguins don’t live at the North Pole? Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, which is the bottom half of the Earth. However, the Galapagos penguin lives on islands near Ecuador.
Penguins lost their ability to fly a long time ago, but their wings are perfect for swimming. They can jump and slide on ice too—how fun is that? Penguins are excellent swimmers and can swim as fast as 15 miles per hour. This helps them escape from predators like sharks and killer whales.
Penguins have amazing eyesight underwater, even in dark or cloudy water. This helps them find food easily.
It’s tricky to tell male and female penguins apart because they look so similar. Usually, males are a little bigger than females, but it’s still hard to spot the difference.
Penguins are very loyal and stay with the same partner for life. They take turns keeping their eggs warm. When the baby penguins hatch, both parents help feed them. Penguins are not only good parents but also great friends. They like to swim and eat in groups, and some penguin colonies can have up to 20 million penguins!
Sadly, some penguins are in danger because their homes are being damaged, and the climate is changing. We can help by taking care of our planet and keeping it clean.
Wow, we’ve learned so much about penguins! There are many more videos to watch and learn from. Imagine all the fun facts you could discover! Keep exploring and learning!
Penguin Movement Exploration: Create your own penguin obstacle course at home or in the classroom! Use pillows, blankets, and other safe objects to mimic icebergs and slides. Pretend to be a penguin and practice “waddling” through the course. Can you slide on your belly like a penguin? How fast can you complete the course? This activity helps you understand how penguins move on ice and in water.
Penguin Diet Detective: Go on a food hunt in your kitchen or garden to find items that represent what penguins eat. Look for small fish (like fish-shaped crackers), crustaceans (like shrimp-shaped pasta), and plankton (tiny green leaves or herbs). Arrange them on a plate and discuss why these foods are important for penguins. This activity helps you learn about the penguin diet and their role in the ocean ecosystem.
Penguin Family Role Play: With a friend or family member, pretend to be a penguin family. Take turns being the parent penguins and the baby penguin. Use a small ball or a pillow as an “egg” and practice keeping it warm by taking turns sitting on it. Discuss why it’s important for both parents to help care for the egg and the baby penguin. This activity helps you understand the teamwork and family dynamics of penguins.
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Hello there! Today, I’m here to tell you about one of the most fascinating animals: the penguin. Would you like to know some incredible things about penguins? Let’s go!
The penguin is a vertebrate animal, which means it has an internal skeleton. It belongs to the group of flightless birds and feeds on small fish, crustaceans, or plankton. Penguins normally live near the sea on thick layers of ice. Depending on their species, they can weigh from 2 to 88 pounds and can measure from 15 inches to 3.5 feet. Although it may not seem like it, penguins’ bodies are covered with feathers like those of any other bird. During their first year of life, the hatchlings have soft and warm feathers that protect them from the cold.
Did you know that penguins don’t live in the North Pole? Most of them live in the Southern Hemisphere, except for the Galapagos penguin, which lives on islands that belong to Ecuador.
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Penguins lost the ability to fly millions of years ago, but their wings allow them to move with great agility in the water. They can also jump and glide across the ice—how cool is that? Penguins are superb swimmers; they can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. Swimming very fast helps them flee from their predators, which include sharks and killer whales, among others.
Interestingly, penguins see better underwater than outside of it, even in dark or murky water. This ability helps them look for food.
So, how do we differentiate between females and males? It’s quite complicated because they are very similar. Males are usually slightly larger than females, but penguins are one of those animals whose gender is difficult to spot.
Who said that love doesn’t last in the animal world? Penguins are monogamous, meaning they have the same partner for life and only reproduce with them. Male penguins also incubate their eggs together with their mates.
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When the babies are born, both the male and female take turns feeding them. As well as being good parents, penguins are also great friends. They usually swim and feed in groups, and some penguin colonies can have as many as 20 million members.
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Unfortunately, some penguins are in danger of extinction due to habitat deterioration, poaching, and climate change. To help prevent this situation from worsening, we must take care of our environment as much as possible.
Alright, you’ve already learned a few things about these amazing animals. See you later!
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