why dont penguins have knees?

[beccajohnson]

Why don't penguins have knees?

[Athley]

Because they don't pray!

:o)





It's OK becca someone else will have the answer I 'm sure I've seen a really good diagram on another thread about penguins falling over and how they pick themselves up. Apparently their legs go up a long way in their funny little bodies. Sorry can't find the other thread. Will keep trying!

[Clanad]

See here: http://www.gdargaud.net/Antarctica/PenguinFAQ. html#Knee
Then read the book: http://www.amazon.com/Penguins-Have-Knees-Davi d-Feldman/dp/006092327X

[heathfield]

Penguin's knees are plainly visible here.
You'll see the ankles are clear of the ground. Like all birds, penguins walk on their toes.

[gen2]

I assure you I have two fully functional knees (well, except for a touch of arthritis). Who has been spreading these nasty rumours about me? What have I done to deserve this persecution. I have enough to bother about from the leopard seals and killer whales without having these aspersions cast on here. They'll be claiming elephants don't have knees next!

[gen2]

Sorry TCL I know Brenda's knees are fine.

[naz_nomad]

heathfield ... penguins actaully walk on the soles of their feet, not on their toes like other birds.

[gen2]

Yes, we are plantigrades.