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Penguins

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Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments.

At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdomens, stubby little legs and stiff wings appear to make the going tough. But in fact it is these very traits that enable this bird to thrive.

Chris explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new scientific research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to conquer an extraordinary range of habitats, from deep forests to tropical waters, bustling cities and even the toughest place on the planet - Antarctica.

29 minutes

Last on

Sun 20 Oct 2024 02:30

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Presenter Chris Packham
Executive Producer Jonny Keeling
Producer Lara Bickerton
Series Producer Aaron Paul
Director Aaron Paul

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