7.5 Penguin (species unknown)

Penguins are flightless birds found around the coast of Antarctica, and also South America and Africa. Note the structure of the skull, including the openings.

Penguins are unusual because of their relatively upright posture – compare with the other bird skeletons. The wings are used for underwater swimming – compare their structure with that in the Fulmar.

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