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Tobogganing is when penguins slide on their bellies to move faster across ice without falling

Updated on December 16, 2025February 19, 2025
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Penguins slide on their bellies, called “tobogganing,” to move faster across ice without falling. 

To toboggan, penguins will propel themselves with their wings and feet. 

Penguins walk super slow, under 1.5 mph / 2.4 km/h, which makes tobogganing more efficient.

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