The Site Owner's Favorite Penguins
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1 Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
Their chicks, wrapped in gray down, are just too cute. I'm also moved by how the parents keep their eggs warm through the Antarctic winter without eating.
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2 King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
I love their big, round bodies and the orange on their necks. Their chicks, puffed up in brown down, can look even bigger than the adults.
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3 Adélie Penguin
Pygoscelis adeliae
They are so curious, and I could watch them bustling around all day. The white rings around their eyes are adorable too.
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4 Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
You can spot them by the white patches above their eyes and their red-orange bills. I love watching them glide through the water.
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5 Little Penguin
Eudyptula minor
The smallest of all penguins. Their deep indigo feathers are beautiful, and watching their tiny bodies waddle along always cheers me up.
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