What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- How many species of penguins are there?
“There are about 18 species of penguins, ranging from the tiny little blue penguin to the emperor penguin, which can stand nearly four feet tall.”
Reference: National Geographic
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Dedicated fathers in the Antartic
A father Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most father penguins lose about 25 pounds while they wait for their babies to hatch. Afterward, they feed the chicks a special liquid from their throats. When the mother penguins return to care for the young, the fathers go to sea to eat and rest.
How many species of elephant are there?
There are three living elephant species: the African savanna elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant.