Why Is a Group of Penguins Called a Colony?
In the remote expanse of Antarctica, large groups of penguins huddle together, creating what scientists and observers call a 'colony.' These colonies, sometimes numbering in the thousands, are essential to the penguins' survival in one of the harshest environments on earth.The term 'colony' accurately reflects the tightly knit social structure of these birds. Dr. Maria Thompson, a leading ornithol...More
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