: any of various erect short-legged flightless aquatic birds (family Spheniscidae) of the southern hemisphere
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While most of the hatched penguin chicks remain in Baltimore, the animals have also helped establish new colonies at zoos and aquariums in 35 states and Canada, the zoo's announcement states.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The timeline mimics the spring to summer breeding season that African penguins follow in their native habitats in South Africa and Namibia.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The city is a mecca for culture, architecture, dining, and waterfront attractions, and is known for its easy access to famous wine regions like Stellenbosch and the penguins of Boulders Beach.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
More than 80,000 lights, penguins and reindeer are featured in the Groza family’s colorful holiday display, which features elements that dance to the music.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The timeline mimics the spring to summer breeding season that African penguins follow in their native habitats in South Africa and Namibia.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The city is a mecca for culture, architecture, dining, and waterfront attractions, and is known for its easy access to famous wine regions like Stellenbosch and the penguins of Boulders Beach.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
More than 80,000 lights, penguins and reindeer are featured in the Groza family’s colorful holiday display, which features elements that dance to the music.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Penguin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penguin. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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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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