Penguins can leap 2 m [6 ft] out of water.

At sea, emperor penguins can dive to 564 m [1,850 ft] (deeper than any other bird) and stay under for more than 20 minutes.

In 1972, Norway, a penguin was knighted and made the mascot of the royal guard.

Adélie penguin parents make their chicks chase them before they’ll vomit up food for them.

Rockhopper penguins have ruby eyes.

Gentoo penguins can travel up to 35 km [22 miles] an hour underwater, faster than any other diving bird.