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Antarctic Connection: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of penguins provides information on their adaption to the polar environment. Additional information can be found on 17 separate species of penguins.
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Activity
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Antarctica: Penguin Adaptation

For Students 6th - 8th
Read a paragraph about penguin adaptations and then create a suit for a penguin. Materials are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus Magellanicus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about the Magellanic Penguin, including details on its appearance, behaviour, habitat, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
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Types of Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The sixteen different species of penguin are outlined and described in this website. They are also sub-divided into 6 different genera. Good information including images of each species can be found here.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Magellanic Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Magellanic penguins including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
Other

San Francisco Zoo: Magellanic Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the Magellanic penguin include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.