Have you seen Peguins?
By udaymohan
@udaymohan (437)
India
August 20, 2010 11:01am CST
I know penguins are found in southern hemispere particularly in Antartica. Sevearal species of Penguins are also found in the temperate zones near Eqator. They are bird but they cannot fly and their wings work as flippers and that spend half of their lives in ocean and half on the earth. They swim underwater and catch fishes. They are social amongst themselves.
However, I have never seen them excepting in movies. Have you seen them? If so, what are your experiences? Can you please share with me?
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15 responses
@olisaur (1922)
• United States
21 Aug 10
I have seen Antarctic penguins at Sea World and a couple aquariums before. They are really, really cute- how they waddle around with their flippers streched out.
There are also some warmer temperature penguins that are native to the galapagos and South Africa that can be seen more commonly at zoos, too.
@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
I envy you. You are lucky one. I have not seen them at all. Thanks for responding.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
21 Aug 10
Yes, I've seen penguins before. The last time I did was at the zoo a few years ago. It wasn't much of an exhibit though. Only a few penguins, but it was still cool just the same. Even more so since my kids got to see penguins for the very first time, which made it all that more memorable to me. 
Happy mylotting!
Happy mylotting!@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
Good to know that, at least, you have seen them in a zoo. Thanks.
@Nickfyoung (323)
• Australia
20 Aug 10
Lots of penguins in Tasmania where I grew up. The come ashore at night and have colonies along the coast. They even named a town Penguin where I once lived because of a colony nearby. They have built viewing platforms so you can watch them on the beach. They had to build a small fence to stop them getting on nearby road way because the young drivers would call it fun to run them down and kill them. Some people.........
@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
You are fortunate. I don't know when I would be able to see them. Probably I would have to go to Australia or New Zealand. Thanks.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Aug 10
hi udaymohan nope I live in Southern California so the only penguins
I have seen are in documentaries. But here on the coast I have seen'up; close and personal seals, and pelicans, and sea lions. I love to watch the pelicans diving for fish.Its a joy to s ee the seals at play and to go out on cruises to see the whales come in occasionally. I do not think we get any penquins here as its too warm for them.
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
20 Aug 10
I have only seen them at different zoos. they are pretty playful and I enjoy watching them. I also used to hook up a webcam and watch them live in their natural habitat. I know it's not the same as being there, but it was still live and very enjoyable!
@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
Like me. Seeing through webcams is like seeing in movies. Thanks.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
21 Aug 10
I have only seen penguins on television and in various magazines. I used to see educational film shorts in school and i was fascinateds with the penguins. i would love to see one up close. I am sure there are zoos that have penguins. Now i am more curious to see a penguin.
@Beautyfactor (1512)
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20 Aug 10
I have seen penguins, but not in the wild, only in sanctuaries and in zoo's. They are funny little creatures, fascinating to watch as they waddle along really.
I would love to see them for real in the wild, but I don't think that will ever happen.
@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
At least you have seen in sanctuaries. I have only seen in movies. Thanks.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
20 Aug 10
I have only seen them at zoos. They are really cute! (but smell kind of bad)
@udaymohan (437)
• India
21 Aug 10
At least you have seen in Zoos. I have only seen them in movies. Thanks.
@sweetmary86 (822)
• Philippines
21 Aug 10
i havent seen a real one but i see alot on television hehe.. if ur in a area thats not icy then u better visit the zoo to see a real one. i think theyre cute i like watching cartoon movies such as happy feet and surfs up...
@lfloresca (116)
• Philippines
21 Aug 10
I haven't seen them in person, never in my life. I just saw them on television and they are so cute and they look smart. They catch fishes to eat and swim in a cold water and with black and white color of skin so cute.
@chinoxads (255)
• United States
21 Aug 10
Hello
I saw them when i went to a trip to Orlando, to the Ocean World, they look pretty funny in the way they walk, and swim very fast under the water, when they want to go out the water, the make like a little jump from the water.
It was very funny see them and at the same time was impressive because it was the first time saw them.
@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
21 Aug 10
I have seen penguins in zoos, but that is about it.
