State whether the following statements are true or false.
Penguins have a thick skin and a lot of fat to protect them from cold.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Penguins skin helps them to survive to the cold Antarctic climate. They have been found to carry the DSG1 gene, this means that penguins have developed far thicker skin than other birds, allowing them to withstand freezing temperatures.
Additionally, like all marine animals that inhabit Antarctica, they have a thick layer of insulating blubber under their skin that acts as a barrier to the cold. So, the correct option is 'True'.

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