Penguins are some of the most adorable creatures you'll meet in the animal kingdom. They are birds, but unlike most birds, they can't fly. Instead, they waddle on land and are amazing swimmers in the water!

Penguins live mostly in the cold parts of the world, near the South Pole, which is why you'll often see them wearing a coat of feathers that keeps them warm and dry. Their feathers are like a super warm winter jacket that helps them survive in the icy temperatures.

One of the fun things about penguins is how they look. They have a white front and a black back, kind of like they're wearing a tuxedo! This is called "countershading" and it helps them hide from predators. When a predator looks up from below the water, the white belly blends with the sky, and when a predator looks down from above, the black back blends with the dark water.

Penguins are also known for being great divers. They can swim really fast and deep to catch fish, which is their favorite food. Some penguins even slide on their bellies on the ice to get around, which is called "tobogganing."

There are many different kinds of penguins, like the Emperor Penguin, which is the largest, or the Little Penguin, which is the smallest. Each type of penguin has its own special way of living and some even have unique ways of finding food or taking care of their babies.

Penguins are very social animals. They like to hang out with their friends and family, and you'll often see them standing together in groups called "waddles" or "colonies." They take turns keeping each other warm by huddling close together in the cold weather. A tutorial on how to draw a realistic penguin, if you like it learn it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Realistic Penguin PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Realistic Penguin Step by Step

Step 1 Draw this penguin's beak.

Step 2 Complete this penguin's beak.

Step 3 Outline the head and add an eye.

Step 4 Draw the face of this penguin.

Step 5 Draw the neck of this penguin.

Step 6 Draw one wing of this penguin.

Step 7 Draw the back of this penguin.

Step 8 Draw the belly of this penguin.

Step 9 Color this realistic penguin.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a realistic penguin yet?