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| Name the species of Alcids housed at SeaWorld. |
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Definition
| The 3 Alcid species at SeaWorld are the Atlantic (Common) Puffin, Tufted Puffin and Common Murre. (there is also a razorbill) |
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| What characteristics do Alcids have that are similar to penguins? |
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Definition
| Penguins and Alcids are a similiar shape, color (countershading), vertical posture and wide webbed feet. |
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| How are penguin and alcids beak/bill different? |
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Definition
| Penguin beaks are long and thin and black and orange, while Alcids have broader beaks that are very colorful. |
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| How are penguin and alcids location/distribution different? |
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Definition
| Penguins are found in the Southern Hemisphere and Alcids are found in the Northern Hemisphere. |
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| How are penguin and alcids bones different? |
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| Penguins have dense bones while Alcids have hollow bones. |
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| How are penguin and alcids flight different? |
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Definition
| Penguins can not fly, while Alcids can. |
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| What is the distribution of Alcids? |
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Definition
| Alcids are found in the cold ocean waters of the Northern Hemisphere. |
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Definition
| Alcids nest on the sides of cliffs off rocky shorelines. |
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| When does Alcids breeding season occur? |
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| Alcid breeding season is during the Spring. |
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| What are some threats to the Alcid population? |
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Definition
Some threats to the Alcid population are:
Predators such as gulls, sharks and killer whales.
People hunt them for their meat and feathers. |
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| Project Puffin was launched by the National Audubon Society, the program has developed techniques to restore Puffin and other sea birds to habitats once decimated by human activity. |
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