Penguins. Snapshot Picture Library

      Penguins are seabirds, but they

       cannot fly. They spend most of

       their time in the water and are

       excellent swimmers. The shape

       of their bodies is perfect for

       zooming through the water. Most

       penguins have black and white

       feathers. Some penguins have

       colorful feathers on their heads.

      We know of at least 17 different

       kinds of penguins. Most live in

       southern parts of the world: the

       coasts and islands of Australia,

       South America, South Africa,

       New Zealand, Antarctica, and

       the Subantarctic islands.