Aside from being unimaginably cute animals, penguins are considered to be Michael Phelps of animals, they can also survive in unusual environments, and are highly social and emotional birds.
Now please enjoy these penguin series we’ve curated just for you. In these uncertain times, looking at these amazingly cute animals felt like a big hug, we hope they have the same soothing effect on you.
1. This viral image of two grieving and widowed penguins in Melbourne by Tobias Baumgaertner
“The way that these two lovebirds were caring for one another stood out from the entire colony. While all the other penguins were sleeping or running around, those two seemed to just stand there and enjoy every second they had together, holding each other in their flippers and talking about penguin stuff," wrote Tobias Baumgaertner on Instagram.
2. These emperor penguin chicks shot by Myeongho Seo
3. Adelie penguins enjoying a swim in an icy pond also shot by Myeongho Seo
4. This adorable baby Emperor penguin shot by Paul Nicklen
5. This one penguin showing off his flippers to his friends
6. Rockhopper penguins visiting the Chicago Zoo amidst its COVID-19 closure
— Aedriel (@Aedriel) March 17, 2020
7. African penguins running errands in a South African town during lockdown
#Lockdown perks for #Africanpenguins in Simon’s Town while #penguinrangers keep a watchful eye. #endangeredspecies @CityofCT @TableMountainNP @CTEnviroEd #savesseabirds #marinewildlife #conservationpartners pic.twitter.com/37I4KNrLPq
— SANCCOB (@SANCCOB) April 17, 2020
8. Britain’s oldest Penguin, Rose, showered with love and gifts during her 30th birthday
