: any of various erect short-legged flightless aquatic birds (family Spheniscidae) of the southern hemisphere
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Regardless of further research results, one thing is apparently certain: Dealing with penguin poop is not an enjoyable experience.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Humans aren’t the only ones repelled by penguin poo, however.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
As with the southern elephant seals, scientists suggest Adélie penguins were probably responding to changing sea ice conditions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Both penguins are male and were born to first-time parents Blake and Melody, the zoo said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Humans aren’t the only ones repelled by penguin poo, however.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
As with the southern elephant seals, scientists suggest Adélie penguins were probably responding to changing sea ice conditions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Both penguins are male and were born to first-time parents Blake and Melody, the zoo said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Penguin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penguin. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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