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How are penguins able to survive in extremely cold climates?

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Penguins have the following adaptive features to survive in the cold climate:

1. Penguins have a thick soft skin and smooth feathers on their bodies to keep their bodies warm.

2. The white front part of the penguins camouflage well with the white background of the snow.

3. Penguins stay warm and fight their enemies by huddling together in groups.

4. The wings of the penguins also act as flippers and help them in swimming.

5. They use their tail and wings to balance themselves while standing or walking on the snow or thin ice.

6. The sharp eyesight of the penguins helps them in locating their prey easily.

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