When penguins are swimming together in the water, they're called a "raft." But when they're on land, they're known as a "waddle."

Have you noticed the black and white "tuxedo" look of most penguins? It's not just for fashion! It's actually a clever camouflage called "countershading." From below, their white bellies blend in with the bright light of the sky. And from above, their dark backs are undetectable in the deep water!

Penguins evolved to be excellent swimmers. Unlike most birds with hollow bones for flight, penguins have solid bones to help them swim. This reduces their buoyancy, making it easier for them to dive and glide underwater.

Male penguins are quite the romantics. To woo their female counterparts, they offer them rocks as gifts. The ladies then use these rocks to build nests

While penguins are often associated with Antarctica, did you know that they actually originated in Australia? Research suggests that the common ancestor of modern penguins first appeared off the coast of Australia, New Zealand, and some South Pacific islands millions of years ago.

Little Blue Penguins are the smallest type of penguin, measuring around 13 inches (33 cm) in height. They may be small, but they pack a lot of cuteness!

When French explorer, Antonio Pigafetta first discovered Penguins, he described them as “Strange Geese.” We can’t blame him though! Can you imagine seeing a penguin for the first time ever?

Penguins are known to be very social creatures. They live in large groups called rookeries, swim and feed together, and even Emperor penguins have been seen coordinating their dives.

Emperor penguins are incredible divers. They can hold their breath underwater for up to 20 minutes on average and dive as deep as 500 meters below the surface. Talk about impressive!

Penguins have a unique survival skill—they can drink seawater. They have a special gland that extracts excess salt from their blood, allowing them to stay hydrated even in salty environments.