But believe it or not, 14 species of penguins live in temperate, or warm, climates. Only four species are cold. These penguins also have a layer of fat, just like the cold weather penguins, but it's not as thick. This allows them to live on land where it tends to be warmer.15 May 2018
Where are there warm weather penguins?
The Humboldt penguin, Spheniscus humboldti, lives on the coasts of Peru and Chile and islands off western South America. Like most Spheniscus penguins, these birds grow to a height of around 2 feet and weigh 9 pounds. Humboldt penguins breed in climates ranging from arid to hot and humid.26 Sept 2017
What temperature is too hot for penguins?
The birds can get too hot in a huddle, with the air reaching 37.5°C (99.5°F) as they breathe out - much higher than the 20°C (68°F) the birds can comfortably tolerate.7 Dec 2015
What temperatures can penguins survive in?
All penguins maintain a body temperature between 100 and 102 degrees Fahrenheit (around 38°C) but they live in temperatures that range from 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C) along the coast of Patagonia to negative 76 degrees Fahrenheit (-60°C) on the sea ice of Antarctica.30 Apr 2018