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Dinosaurs and penguins had/have a similar respiratory system.

“Modern-day birds have a highly specialised respiratory system, made up of a small rigid lung and around nine air sacs.

The bellows-like movement of the sternum and ribs moves air through the system.

Image: University of Manchester
The researchers examined fossils, including the famed ‘fighting dinosaurs’

Bony projections on the ribcage known as uncinate processes play an important role in both respiration and locomotion.

The small bones act as levers to move the ribs and sternum during breathing. They have become adapted in different types of birds to deal with different ways of getting around. ”

Read the full story from BBC News

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How Stuff Works has a great demonstration… how to draw a penguin.

Looks pretty easy, dontcha think? So hop on over and get drawing!

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I went to the Denver zoo last week and visited both exhibits of penguins. There are a ton of cutie waddling around. Check out this great shot of an African penguin.

Such a cutie!

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What a cute gift idea for a penguin loving family…

Penguin Figurine
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A Beautiful 12 month wall calendar from National Geographic at the A&E store. Gorgeous photography every penguin lover is sure to enjoy.

National Geographic: Penguins Wall Calendar

A must have for sure!

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