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Photographer Captures A Shot Of Two Widowed Penguins Overlooking The Melbourne Skyline Together

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:47:01 +0300

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people have had a chance to reevaluate their lives and the people around them. But it seems that not only humans are seeking comfort in each other’s arms during hard times. Photographer Tobias Baumgaertner captured a once-in-a-lifetime shot of two widowed penguins hugging and comforting each other while gazing out at the Melbourne skyline.

Penguins Meet Beluga Whales In A Closed Aquarium And It’s Adorable How Curious They Are

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:57:29 +0300

Remember the penguins at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, who got a chance to explore the facility after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic? Good news: not only do their field trips continue, but Shedd Aquarium keeps sharing them on social media as well. The penguins are stealing people’s hearts as they explore their home, and recently they even met their neighbors, beluga whales.

This Rescued King Penguin Loved Going To The Fish Market So Much

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:40:17 +0300

While there are so many people who find penguins absolutely adorable, given the right circumstances, few of us would dare to keep them as pets. However, once the opportunity arose, this Japanese family didn’t shy away from keeping one in their home, making it probably one of the most peculiar pets people have ever seen. In fact, it was so rare back in the day, that journalists from around the world were trying to get in touch with the family.

A Penguin Called Bagpipes Got A New Foot And Is So Damn Happy About It

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:32:39 +0300

Bagpipes lost his leg in 2007 when he became entangled in a fisherman’s net off the New Zealand coast. He now spends his days at the International Antarctic Centre, in New Zealand’s Christchurch. Earlier this week he was fitted with a 3D-printed prosthetic leg, made for him by Don Clucas, a senior lecturer in design and manufacturing at the University of Canterbury.

People Just Spotted A Blonde Penguin In Antarctica And Yes, He Has More Fun

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:35:27 +0300

Recently, a group of tourists on a National Geographic "Journey to Antarctica" cruise spotted a rare spectacle: a blonde penguin.

23 Adorable Penguin Products You Need In Your Life

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:40:12 +0300

Because when you love penguins, you REALLY love them.

Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 08:42:42 +0300

How long does it take to master a craft? How about 80 years? Because 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date has been knitting since the 1930s and his latest/most famous endeavor was making mini sweaters… for endangered penguins! Back in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked for volunteers to make sweaters for the rare “little penguins.” Alfie, who has yet to learn to say no, pitched in.

Give A Child A Nightmare

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:02:50 +0400

Kids are way too sheltered these days. With 24 hours of children’s television available, they aren’t forced to watch Unsolved Mysteries and America’s Most Wanted like I was. Stir things up a bit. Get a Zombie Pet Plush. The huggable undead might bring them some sweet–yet still a little scary–cuddles by day, but turn the lights out and wait for the screams! Look at these things…they’re pretty gross looking. Choose from Bitey – a possibly rabid baby werewolf, Deadington Ruxworth – a stuffed bear, or Frostbite – an undead penguin.