Puffins! Fun Puffin Facts for Kids

The video introduces puffins, known as 'sea clowns' due to their appearance. Their Latin name, Frontercula arctica, means 'little brother of the north,' distinguishing them from penguins, which live in Antarctica. Puffins inhabit the Arctic and northern Atlantic Oceans, with 60% residing near Iceland. They can fly and have waterproof feathers for warmth. Puffins make growling sounds and mate for life, choosing partners between ages three and five. They can carry multiple fish to feed their young. Although not endangered, puffins face threats from pollution and overfishing. The video concludes by highlighting the need for conservation efforts.

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