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Question
Why is the outer coat of the penguins of Antarctica black?
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Solution
Black is a good absorber or trapper of heat. So, in cold regions like Antarctica, the black outer coating of penguins helps them to absorb as much heat from the surroundings and keep their bodies warm.
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