Animals

How many kilometers per hour can an emperor penguin slide on ice?

6

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An emperor penguin slides across the ice at about 6 kilometers per hour on its belly. That is faster than walking on two feet. The penguins push themselves along with flippers and feet. It saves them a lot of energy over long distances.

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