Lectura

THE EMPEROR PENGUIN

Emperor penguins are special penguins living in very cold Antarctica. They are the biggest penguins, almost as tall as a six-year-old. They have a unique way of taking care of their babies. They lay one egg and let the dad stay with the egg and keep it warm while the mom finds food in the sea.

To keep warm, emperor penguins have lots of feathers and fat. They stay close together in a big group to stay warm. But these penguins are in danger because of climate change, which makes their home and food disappear.

Emperor penguins are also great swimmers. They can dive and stay underwater for a long time. They have special calls to talk to each other.

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Habitats are places where animals and plants live and provide everything they need to survive.

Habitats can be found in various natural environments like forests and deserts.

A habitat includes living and non-living things.

Emperor penguins are the smallest of all penguin species.

Emperor penguins lay more than one egg each winter.

Emperor penguins huddle together to stay warm in the cold Antarctic winter.

Emperor penguins are not affected by climate change.

Emperor penguins use special calls to communicate with each other.

Preguntas abiertas

Respuesta orientativa: Because of climate change, which makes their home and food disappear.

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Características del pingüino emperador según el texto.

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  root((Emperor Penguin))
    Habitat
      Antarctica
    Size
      Biggest penguin
    Reproduction
      One egg per year
      Dad keeps it warm
      Mom finds food
    Adaptations
      Feathers
      Fat
      Huddle in groups
    Threats
      Climate change
    Skills
      Great swimmers
      Dive underwater
      Special calls

Glosario

• Emperor penguin: Pingüino emperador: especie de pingüino más grande, originaria de la Antártida.
• Antarctica: Antártida: continente helado del polo sur.
• feathers: Plumas (de un ave).
• fat: Grasa corporal.
• huddle: Apretarse en grupo para conservar calor.
• climate change: Cambio climático: alteración del clima global.
• dive: Sumergirse/bucear.
• underwater: Bajo el agua.
• calls: Llamados o vocalizaciones que usan los animales para comunicarse.