(05-01-2008, 07:37 PM)Geoff link Wrote: I have to write an emperor penguin mini-report, so I can't. 

(05-01-2008, 07:46 PM)Versus link Wrote: [quote author=Geoff link=topic=181.msg5180#msg5180 date=1209688639]
I have to write an emperor penguin mini-report, so I can't. 

(05-01-2008, 08:15 PM)Geoff link Wrote: The emperor penguin is a very interesting animal.  This species of penguin generally has a black and white coloring, with a yellow and orange tint on the side of its head.  It is found exclusively in the Antarctic.  Like all penguins, the emperor penguin does not fly.  It has watertight feathers, a streamlined body, and wings that act as flippers for optimized swimming.  The emperor penguin also has very intriguing aspects to its lifestyle. 

Every year, emperor penguins must walk up to 70 miles inland to breed and have their chicks.  A male and female will raise and protect one egg from blistering winter winds, and the terrible chill of the arctic.  When the egg is made, it quickly must be sheltered from the cold.  Females go back to the sea to feed, while males warm the egg until the female comes back.  Males have a special fold of stomach skin near their feet where the egg is kept warm.  The males must wait a very long time before the females come back, so they can store food to go long periods without eating.  To survive the cold, males huddle in a large pack and move around to keep their body heat. 

Eventually, the egg hatches, and baby comes out.  The baby has a down covering before it molts.  The baby soon gets hungry, but the male is ready for this. The male coughs up some saved food specially stored for this moment, to tide the baby over until the female comes back.  The female comes back, and they switch positions.  The male goes to feed, and the female takes care of the baby.  When the male is eating, the baby grows and gets stronger.  When the male comes back, he must be able to hear his mate’s and baby’s cry to find them.  Then couple reunites and leaves the now older baby to get stronger.  After getting old enough, the babies go back to the sea, their home. 

(05-01-2008, 08:31 PM)Versus link Wrote: omg no wai

(05-01-2008, 08:31 PM)Versus link Wrote: omg no wai

(05-01-2008, 08:47 PM)Surf314 link Wrote: That is why sarcasm tags were invented.

Anyways is this successful tonight?

I am almost up and running but by the time I get everything installed it will be time to go to sleep.

Next week I will actually manage to actually organize this thing better.  So no one think this is going to die, this is one of my favorite nights  ;D.

(05-01-2008, 08:56 PM)copulatingduck link Wrote: [quote author=Versus link=topic=181.msg5197#msg5197 date=1209691871]
omg no wai

(05-01-2008, 08:47 PM)Surf314 link Wrote: That is why sarcasm tags were invented.

Anyways is this successful tonight?

I am almost up and running but by the time I get everything installed it will be time to go to sleep.

Next week I will actually manage to actually organize this thing better.  So no one think this is going to die, this is one of my favorite nights  ;D.