: any of various erect short-legged flightless aquatic birds (family Spheniscidae) of the southern hemisphere
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Penguin Parades are coming to a close because the penguins, who march through zoo grounds each year, are retiring, a press release said.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Joey told the Wirral Globe that his now-wife was thrilled — and moved to tears — by his charming penguin surprise.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Over the next few weeks, adult penguins from the rest of the colony will meet the new colony members, and the chicks will also visit the penguin habitat, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
Construction is expected to last until late 2024, and the Humboldt penguins will temporarily relocate to the flamingo building, where visitors will not be able to see them.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Joey told the Wirral Globe that his now-wife was thrilled — and moved to tears — by his charming penguin surprise.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Over the next few weeks, adult penguins from the rest of the colony will meet the new colony members, and the chicks will also visit the penguin habitat, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
Construction is expected to last until late 2024, and the Humboldt penguins will temporarily relocate to the flamingo building, where visitors will not be able to see them.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
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penguin
noun
pen·guin
ˈpen-gwən 
ˈpeŋ-
: any of various short-legged seabirds of the southern hemisphere that cannot fly and have wings functioning as flippers and used in swimming
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