A penguin's habitat is typically found in cold, coastal areas of the Southern Hemisphere, such as Antarctica, South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Penguins generally live in colonies on rocky, icy shorelines or on icebergs. They rely on the ocean for their food supply and spend a significant amount of time swimming and hunting for fish, krill, and squid. Penguins are well-adapted to the cold temperatures and harsh conditions of their habitat, with special features like insulating feathers, a layer of blubber, and webbed feet for swimming.