What happens to penguins after they die?
By Charlie • February 3, 2010 • 5 commentsDid you ever wonder why you never see dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica? Craig at SABirdNet has provided the answer…
It is a known fact that the penguin is a ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. They have a very strong community bond, are very committed to their family and will mate for life. They also maintain a form of compassionate contact with their offspring throughout its life. When a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried. The male penguins then gather in a circle around the freshly dug grave and sing…
“♫ freeze a jolly good fellow…♪”
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The groans will be audible in the Antarctic.
Ha!
Haaaaa!
I think my brain just escaped out through my ears…and I can’t blame it one bit.
Oh dear, oh dear
Well, now I understand Corey’s discomfort when the Brant flock gathered around him at Big Egg March….I thought he wanted to get out of there in a hurry!