Yes, penguins are birds that live in the ocean. Although they can't fly, they are real ocean birds. Here’s a closer look at why penguins are considered marine animals:
living environment: Penguins mainly inhabit temperate and frigid waters in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere and South America. Some species are also distributed in waters near the equator. They avoid predators on land and search for food in the ocean. Although they nest on islands or on the coast, they spend most of their time in the ocean.
Food sources: Penguins are carnivorous animals and mainly feed on fish, crayfish, squid and other marine organisms. They usually hunt for food in the sea, and some species dive hundreds of meters underwater to feed.
Special adaptability: Penguins have adapted to life in the ocean during their evolution. Their wings evolved into wing-like fins to help them swim nimbly in the water. Underwater, penguins chase their prey with incredible speed and agility.
Breeding and habitat: Although penguins typically breed on islands, coastlines or ice shelves, these places are closely connected to the ocean. Penguins generally choose to live in areas far from the shore, but when hunting prey and breeding, they will shuttle between land and sea.
To summarize, although penguins breed on land, they spend most of their lives in the ocean and feed on ocean creatures. Penguins can therefore be recognized as a marine animal.
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