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 * Group Members:** Alan F. and Charlie B.


 * How Will We Work Together:**


 * Research:**

1. Where does your animal live, and what are its characteristics? Locate your animal’s habitat (Where does it live? Does it migrate?) Include all subspecies or varieties of your animal Identify at least 10 characteristics that will give an in-depth, accurate description of your animal

Antarctica,-Antarctica is the where many penguins live. It is perfect for penguins because of its extremely low temperatures, and icy waters. At this placemark is where every year the male emperor penguins migrate to while the mother penguins go and find food in the ocean for the chicks. Falkland Islands,-Falklands are a nature reserve and home to King, Gentoo, Magellinic, Rockhopper, and Macaroni Penguins.- Cape Horn, The Galapagos Islands,- The Galapagos Eslands are found off of the west coast of Ecuador. They are the home to many interesting animals, including the rare Galapagos Penguin. This is the least common kind of penguin in the world because it lives so far north. (Near the Equator) Snares Islands,-Snares are nature reserve and exclusive home of snares crested penguins. volcanic in origin, off southwest coast of New Zealand, Atacama Desert in Peru and Chile- Home to extinct giant penguins

(not all included- you said we didn't have to) Jackass, Macaroni, Emperor, King, Rockhopper, Gentoo Giant Penguin(extinct) Penguins about the size of humans roamed South America some 35 million years ago, and they didn't need ice to survive.

The discovery pushes the date of penguin migration to equatorial regions back more than 30 million years, to one of the warmest periods of the last 65 million years. The find also casts doubt on climate as the main factor in penguins' choice of habitat through history.

Two new species of giant penguins were found from fossils unearthed in Peru's Atacama Desert.

Long beaks, webbed feet, pretty small generally, black and white mostly and generally, smooth belly, sharp claws, live in colonies, good swimmers, can’t fly, wings act like flippers, they waddle, eat fish,

2. Where and why is your animal endangered? Locate where it is endangered (might not be endangered in all its habitats) Identify the factors, environmental and/or anthropogenic (caused by man) that cause it to be endangered Provide statistics and other facts related to its endangerment

Falkland Islands, Heard Island, McDonald Island, Stewart Island, Solander Island, Southwest New Zealand, Snares Islands, Macquarie Island, Auckland Island, Cambell Island.

Oil in the ocean Commercial fishing Some people used to eat penguin eggs People sometimes use penguin droppings for fertilizer, but penguins use them for nests

ten species are classified as vulnerable Only the Erect Crested Penguin and Galapagos Penguin are classified as endangered. penguins are an indicator species- their health reflects on the health of their environment 90 3. Where is your animal in captivity and/or conserved? Locate at least two zoos and/or conservation centers where the animal is held. Georgia Aquarium- Only has African, or Jackass Penguin. It is the only penguin in Africa. Aquarium has eight million gallons of water and more aquatic life than any other aquarium in the world. Central Park Zoo- since the1860's the central park zoo found on 5th ave and 64th street has shown animals in a relaxed, and interesting environment. From a steamy rain forest to an icy Antarctic penguin habitat, the zoo leads visitors through tropic, temperate and polar regions to encounter fascinating animals

4. What is being done to restore your animal’s populations? Where is it being done? Locate where research is done on your animal and where efforts are underway to conserve its population (Note: It may be that this is done at the same location(s) you identified in #3) Identify the experts, leaders, and/or groups guiding the conservation Spheniscus Penguin Conservation Work Group Penguin Research Unit

Outline any research and efforts to conserve the population

The only things being done at the moment are long term research and monitoring programs. There are also man penguin habitats that are classified as nature reserves.



Click the link above to view our Google Earth tour. Note: You will not be able to see the Snares Islands because they're too puny. But the area they are in is still highlighted.

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Bibliography (All Resources Used) arkive.org __Penguins__, by Frans Lanting seabirds.org Brittannica online www.news.nationalgeographic.com Flickr.com __Mach of The Penguins__ (movie)**