Penguins Of The Future
We picked penguins because they are the birds of the south. Penguins need thinner blubber because Antarctica is moving north closer to the equator where there are hotter temperatures. Penguins also need to move faster because of all of the new predators that they might encounter, so they need a lighter bone structure and visible, working knees. We have a video explaining the next 200 million years of geography that is basically a time lapse.
We picked penguins because they are the birds of the south. Penguins need thinner blubber because Antarctica is moving north closer to the equator where there are hotter temperatures. Penguins also need to move faster because of all of the new predators that they might encounter, so they need a lighter bone structure and visible, working knees. We have a video explaining the next 200 million years of geography that is basically a time lapse.
If you cannot acces the video, this is the URL: http://youtu.be/swRFnPq-lJo
History Of Penguins
Penguins have developed layers of fat after spending time in icy cold condition. They needed to keep themselves warm, so they evolved to have many layers of fat instead of migrating like other birds. Getting to the flightless bird we all now know and love took a very long time. Their bone structure changed, and while they did acquire the ability to swim, they lost their ability to fly. The penguins discovered that they are better off hunting underwater where there are plenty of food. Because of their ability to swim, the effort of flying took too much energy for them to maintain for a long period of time.
Penguins have developed layers of fat after spending time in icy cold condition. They needed to keep themselves warm, so they evolved to have many layers of fat instead of migrating like other birds. Getting to the flightless bird we all now know and love took a very long time. Their bone structure changed, and while they did acquire the ability to swim, they lost their ability to fly. The penguins discovered that they are better off hunting underwater where there are plenty of food. Because of their ability to swim, the effort of flying took too much energy for them to maintain for a long period of time.
The Five Types Of Penguins In Antarctica
These are the 5 types of Penguins in Antarctica which we believe will adapt what we have listed above
These are the 5 types of Penguins in Antarctica which we believe will adapt what we have listed above
1.) The Chinstrap Penguin!
2.) The Macaroni Penguin
3.) The Adelie Penguin
4.) The Emperor Penguin
5.) The Gentoo Penguin
Bibliography:
1. Handwerk, Brian. "Why Did Penguins Stop Flying? The Answer Is Evolutionary." National Geographic. National Geographic Society, 20 May 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2015.
2. Harmon, Barbara. Network of penguin evolution relationships. Digital image. March of the Fossil Penguins. N.p., 30 Jan. 2010. Web. 20 Jan. 2015. (Header picture of this page)
3. "Penguin Evolution." Penguin Facts and Information. BioExpedition, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2015.
1. Handwerk, Brian. "Why Did Penguins Stop Flying? The Answer Is Evolutionary." National Geographic. National Geographic Society, 20 May 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2015.
2. Harmon, Barbara. Network of penguin evolution relationships. Digital image. March of the Fossil Penguins. N.p., 30 Jan. 2010. Web. 20 Jan. 2015. (Header picture of this page)
3. "Penguin Evolution." Penguin Facts and Information. BioExpedition, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2015.