Today we’re celebrating our adorable black‑and‑white friends—and shining a light on the challenges they face.
It is thought there are as many as 17 to 20 different species of penguin.
For example, Gentoo penguins, King penguins, Adelie penguins, Magellanic penguins, Banded penguins, Emperor penguins… Phew! We could go on all day.
Not forgetting our lovely Cornish Penguin, the Guillemot (also pictured below), often confused as a Penguin by members of the public!
Penguins like the Emperor and Adélie are feeling the effects of climate change more than ever. Even a temperature rise of just two degrees could drastically impact their icy Antarctic home. 
To spread some love (and a few laughs!) for these incredible birds, here are 10 fun penguin facts and jokes inspired by the BBC… Enjoy!
Penguins can’t fly—their flippers are built for super‑speed swimming instead!
Joke: What’s a penguin’s favourite family member? Aunt Arctica! 
Penguins are birds, even though early explorers thought they were “feathered fish.”
Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, but not all in snowy places! The Galapagos penguin enjoys warm weather.
The Emperor penguin is the tallest—over 1 metre! And it’s the males who protect the eggs until the chicks hatch.
The tiniest penguin is the fairy penguin, found in Australia and New Zealand.
Their black‑and‑white colours act as clever camouflage from predators in the water.
Joke: What do penguins like for tea? Brrrrrrritos! 
They eat fish and other sea life they catch on underwater hunts.
Their feathers are short, stiff and tightly packed—perfect for warmth and speed!
Let’s give a little love to these brilliant birds today—and remember why protecting their habitats matters. 
