QUESTION:
Do penguins snore?  We were curious after we learned that 
they sleep in any position.

        From the sixth grade students in Mrs. Gindorff's class 
        Brimhall Elementary School in Roseville, MN.

ANSWER from Donna Patterson, Resercher, Dr. Fraser's Team
            Palmer Station, Antarctica
            Fri, 21 Mar 1997 15:17:29 -0500


Hello Mrs. Gindorff's 6th Grade Class,

I have not ever heard a penguin snore the way that humans do, 
however, they do breathe very deeply when sleeping and sometimes we 
hear that when passing by one outside of a colony.  It is very 
difficult to hear something that specific when the birds are in the 
colonies as there is always noise and activity during the breeding 
season.  I have seen Adelie penguins sleep while standing up at their 
nest sites, but they seem more alert and wake up easily at even small 
noises.   

Donna Patterson