Which of the following statement is incorrect for penguins? (a) They huddle together (b) They cannot swim (c) They have webbed feet (d) They have streamlined body

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Soln:

The answer is (b) They cannot swim

Explanation:

Penguin is white and merges well with the white background. It has thick skin and a lot of fat to protect it from the cold. Penguins huddled together to keep themselves warm. Like polar bears, penguins are also good swimmers. Their bodies are streamlined and their feet have webs, making them good swimmers.

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