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Marine Birds
Salt Excretion in Birds
Penguins:
• 17 species found in southern hemisphere
• Spends 75% of lifetime in water
Penguin Adaptations:
• Heavy, solid bones for diving
• Watertight feathers (up to 70 per sq. in.)
• Blubber for insulation
• Oil gland for coating feathers
• Black & white counter shading
• Deep divers
- 500 m, 15 min.
• Paddle-like feet
• Streamline, fusiform body
- 15 mph
• Social
Nesting
Nests on pack ice
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