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How many bones do penguins have?

  • Written by Julie Sheldon, Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee
imageSpecialized anatomy means flightless penguins are master swimmers.Christopher Michel , CC BY-SAimage

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How many bones do penguins have? – Sawyer, age 7, Media, Pennsylvania

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