LIFE Penguins
LIFE: Penguins
“All the World Loves a Penguin” • Simultaneously regal and adorable, these flightless, fearless birds have long captivated us with their unique personalities.
A Rainbow of Black and White • The globe is rife with penguin species, each of which has characteristics and quirky features that set it apart from the others.
Particularly Prominent Penguins • From Darwin’s fearless nemesis to Pittsburgh’s NHL mascot, these birds have achieved celebrity status.
Star Quality • In books, cartoons, and on film, penguins havelong been a powerful pop culture influence.
Antarctica: An Unlikely Home • Penguins are the only full-time residents of the world’s coldest continent, which has earned a reputation for both its peaceful beauty and forbidding climate.
Tomorrow’s Penguins • Climate change, pollution, and a variety of careless human behaviors are risking the future of these beloved birds.
LIFE: Penguins Photo Credits
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Family Ties • We are drawn to penguins and their childlike nature, and to the familial bonds they form. Most penguin species tend to be monogamous for each breeding season, the mother and father taking turns guarding their eggs during incubation periods of five to ten weeks (depending on the species), and then feeding and rearing the chicks (including these down-covered Antarctic emperors) until they are ready to face the world on their own.
