It’s Penguin Awareness Day!

I wasn't aware of it, either. Nor did I know that there are 17 species of penguins in the world...for now, since most are suffering declining populations. The largest penguin is the Emperor, which can weigh up to 90 pounds, and the smallest is the 2 pound Fairy. Follow this link at birding.about.com for more fun facts about the tuxedoed birds, as well as a kid's penguin craft project and coloring page.