Where are penguins found outside Antarctica?
Quick Answer
Penguins live mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, with many species found on subantarctic islands and along southern coasts. A few, such as the Galápagos penguin, live close to the equator.
The Full Story
While Antarctica is the most famous penguin habitat, most penguin species actually live elsewhere in the Southern Hemisphere. They are found on the coasts and islands of South America, southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and several subantarctic islands. The Galápagos penguin is exceptional because it occurs near the equator, though it is still tied to cold ocean currents. Penguins are absent from the Arctic and from the Northern Hemisphere in the wild.
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