Do penguins have teeth?

[EnglishCat]

Do penguins have teeth?
No. Penguins, like all other birds, do not have teeth. The chicks do have an egg tooth, but this is not a real tooth, but rather a sharp bump on the top surface of the bill which is used to break the egg when hatching.

Penguins do have rearward-pointing, tooth-like barbs on the tongue and roof of the mouth. These are not used for chewing, but instead assist in the swallowing of their slippery prey.

[rhtwist]

Great. Another saltine of wisdom from EnglishCat's Cracker Barrel of knowledge.
Twist

[EnglishCat]

Thanks Twist. I found that whole barb on the tongue and roof of the mouth thing interesting. Who needs teeth when you have your own "hooks" to handle the eating process.