Emperor Penguin

    The Emperor Penguin.

     You probably think of a long lost bird that can't fly. Penguins have a very interesting history.

The first Penguin that pops into mind is the Emperor Penguin. The Emperor Penguin is the biggest of still living Penguin. They measure 4 feet and weigh 100 pounds. There are many other penguins though 18 to be exact, but people still argue with there being 17 types. 

     Penguins cant fly because their bones are not hollow, and the shape they hold is not meant to fly.
Penguins actually swim, they can swim at 15 mph, dive 1,200 meters and spend 75% of there lives in water. They come out to avoid predators and breeding. Penguins live all around, All in the Southern hemisphere. Emperor Penguins live in the homeland of Antarctica. NOT IN THE NORTH POLE!!!
     Penguins are one of the most defensive birds and smart birds (next to Parrots and Ravens).

The Penguins memorize their own breeding spot where they where born. and settle into colonies or "Rookeries" as referred to. As you probably know the female lays an egg and goes to sea and the dad stays with the egg but not in a nest, but on there feet.

     During spring in the balmy -130 degrees the eggs hatch, and out pops the little penguin chick. After the chick has lost its down feathers it will be taught how to swim, but not by their parents. The chicks learn from their penguin cousin the Adelie Penguin. After they learn to swim the cycle starts over again. 

     If you would like to learn more about these fascinating birds check out more HERE.  
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The Gourmi Fish

     Next I would want to show you the Blue Gourmi. Commonly found in your local pet store and fresh water ponds in South Africa and Asia, the Blue Gourmi is one of the 12 species of Gourmi. They are very vibrant and colorful, they can also grow about 2 feet, but don't be worried about them exceeding your fish tank. Gourmis typicly stay about 2-3 inches. 

 

     They will fight with each other if they are both male or if they are both female. they do better with 5 or more or 1 male and other females. They love bigger tanks, perferabley 10 gallon or more, and with lots of plants and other decor.

 

     They are fun to watch and raise they also do good with; tetra, bottom feeders, angelfish, and other species of Gourmi if same size. Gourmis are hungry fish, they can eat ALOT, but do not over feed. Fish will eat and eat until they give out. Gourmis usually eat, fish flakes, blood worms, fish frozens, (Brine Shrimp etc.) diced peas, and lettuce.

 

     They are my favorite fish because they are so cute and easy to take care of, I hope you raised your tropical fish knowledge.