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Eight dear pictures of penguins
30 September 2026 · Picture Desk
Here are eight dear pictures of penguins. They stand about as if the afternoon is being friendly. The pictures are from public collections, not a news report.
Penguin Bird. They stand as if the afternoon is a friend. — Jay Ruzesky, public domainPenguin Bird. A dear little crowd, and no agenda. — World Wildlife, public domainMap of range of penguins. Birds of the World. They look dressed for a day that turned out fine. — Mary Gillham Archive Project, CC BYMap of range of penguins. Birds of the World. A waddle, and the feeling that things are all right. — Mary Gillham Archive Project, CC BYTorquay , Living Coasts Penguins ^ Birds geograph.org.uk 2747541. They seem to be keeping one another company. — Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA037 Emperor Penguin, Bird Champions Showcase, Bird Hall. A small formal face, and a lot of warmth behind it. — The Fun Chronicles, public domainA male Magellanic penguin bird (Spheniscus magellanicus) pats its mate on the back with a single flipper. They look as if they have already forgiven the cold. — Stch2022, CC BYA dear pause, and then they can go on. — Magnus Bråth, CC BY
That is the whole list. A few dear faces, and nothing more was required.
