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Why are Pengiuns Black?
« on: February 23, 2005, 11:00:52 AM »
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2005, 11:09:51 AM »
What about nuns? I mean at least they have a concious choice...
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2005, 11:12:58 AM »
No, I mean if you were sitting in the middle of the antarctic with no clothes, would you rather be painted white or black...?
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2005, 12:06:03 PM »
Hum,
Any knowledgeable restaurant waiter will tell you that it’s about camouflaging themselves against sea predators.


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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2005, 12:08:00 PM »
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Any knowledgeable restaurant waiter will tell you that it’s about camouflaging themselves against sea predators.




I believe that the White on their bellies is for camouflage... that doesn't explain why the rest of them is black...
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2005, 12:16:10 PM »
hum,
from above they are hidden while swimming.
But it could be that it’s a flocking/social marker.

it is interesting to note that most seabirds are white, probably due to a visual indication to show the rest of the flock where the fish are...


He was having a bit of difficulty with his seafood...
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2005, 04:38:50 PM »
Pass the joint and I'll tell you all about it...
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2005, 04:39:36 PM »
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Pass the joint and I'll tell you all about it...


Hmmm... yeah this is a bit of a stoners question... :-/
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2005, 04:45:35 PM »
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Why are Pengiuns Black?


Because Polar Bears would get upset if Penguins were all white. :-P (rim-shot)
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2005, 04:54:52 PM »
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Why are Pengiuns Black?


Because the Polar Bear would get upset if Penguins were all white. :-P (rim-shot)


Um... what polar bear... :-?
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2005, 05:00:25 PM »
Sorry. EDITED. ;-)
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2005, 05:06:01 PM »
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Sorry. EDITED. ;-)


Seriously dude... They live on the other side/end of the planet!!! :-o
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2005, 05:13:35 PM »
Obviously Bloodline has never watched a cartoon in his life. :-)
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2005, 05:46:57 PM »
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But it could be that it’s a flocking/social marker.


That was my initial thought. Unfortunately it seems looks are very important to "birds." :-(

Ba-dum-bum-tish! :-D
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Re: Why are Pengiuns Black?
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2005, 06:36:24 PM »
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Obviously Bloodline has never watched a cartoon in his life. :-)


a what?
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