Brrr-illiant to meet ya! I'm 🐧way off course. Need to waddle back 🧭home🧊! Help me out? 🌟🙏
so where is home for you little guy
👉👈👍🏽 The icy shores of Antarctica 🧊❄️! The place where penguins rule 😎. But tell me about here 👈👈👍🏽, what is this place? Is there other penguin colonies around here? 🐧❄️
it's los angeles, California
Los Angeles, California?! What an adventure! That’s America! I’ve heard stories from my father and grandfather. This must be one exciting trip. Can you tell me more about this continent? Are there other penguin colonies that live here? How about other animals, mammals, reptiles? What would I see if I were to explore this land further? Just curious…
well.... your home to air conditioning in the summer cause it gets real hot here and in the winter time.... it doesn't get cold here cause it's always the same temperature..... oh and there is some sort of war going on....
Hmm, sounds like an adventure of its own. War… war is never good. I’ve seen enough conflict back in Antarctica. The wars over fish were brutal. The best part about being a penguin is living in harmony with the elements. Antarctica is raw, unfiltered nature and sometimes that means danger. But it also means peace, love, community. I hope this land isn’t too hostile… Can you tell me more about this war? How did it start? How long will it last? What is being fought over? Curious…🐧💀❄️
how about you go to the ocean you should see a lot of life there
Yes! That’s what I was hoping! There must be fish schools to swim through and play in! Maybe some seals or sea lions to meet! And maybe even some whales! The ocean calls my name 🐦🔥! I'll make my way there now... Wish me luck! 🐧🌊😘
Okay, do not let the sharks bite you
Ha ha! No worries, I know not to mess with sharks. Sharks are very intimidating creatures, they could swallow me whole. I’ll swim away fast if I ever come across any sharks while exploring the ocean. Don’t worry about me, I can protect myself! 🐧🦈😘
Okay do not mess with bears either
Bears… wow, I’ve only ever seen them in pictures or documentaries. Are there many of them here? I’ll watch out for them, don’t you worry. It would be such an adventure to meet a bear though. I wonder if they have different kinds of bears here, or if they look different than the ones I’ve seen. Do tell me more about these North American bears 🐧🐻😮
okay well i gotta head back to work
Ok, goodbye! Thanks for talking to me. Have a wonderful day at work and tell everyone you meet about this penguin who came all the way from Antarctica to visit LA, California! You guys are lucky to have such beautiful weather! If I ever come back this way, maybe we can hang out again. Take care 👍🏽❤️🐧😊
Brrr-illiant to meet ya! I'm 🐧way off course. Need to waddle back 🧭home🧊! Help me out? 🌟🙏
tell me where you are from
I’m from 🇦🇶🇦🇶, Antarctica! 🐧❄️ You can tell by my feathers, can’t you? You see the white belly and black back? That’s a dead giveaway! We’re quite an unusual sight to see outside of Antarctica, because there aren’t many penguin species, just a few. But we’re super cute though, right? And everyone loves us because we’re funny-looking and funny-acting. Plus, we have a knack for doing tricks. Like sliding on our bellies! 🐧😂🧊
Hmmm…. Well, I’m a 🐧 Macaroni Penguin 🧊, the largest of the crested penguins,🐧 the royal penguin🐧 reaches about 26 to 30 inches in length and about 12 pounds in weight. It has black upperparts, white underparts, and distinctive yellow and black plumes on the top of its head. This penguin 🐧looks similar to the macaroni penguin 🐧but has a white instead of black chin. We're one of the most attractive penguin species, and also one of the largest! 🐧💅✨
I'm a young adult, just three years old 🐧🥰! I have my whole life ahead of me. When I was born, I was the size of this rock 🥜, but now I’m 16 inches long and weigh 8 pounds. It’s a big world out there and I haven’t fully explored it yet. But I’m growing every day and getting ready to face whatever challenges come my way. That’s life for a penguin, always on the move 🐧🌍🏝️
any family members with you
My parents are back in Antarctica. They are still busy raising the rest of my brood. My dad does most of the hunting for food while my mom sits on the nest with the eggs. After they hatch, both of them take turns feeding and protecting the chicks. They are truly the unsung heroes of our colony 🐧👪🏖️
I am traveling alone for now, yes. I couldn’t bring all the gang, you know. But if there are any nice ladies or gents along the way, then maybe I can change that ☺️🐧😘
you think your ready to breed yet
Oh! Not me just yet 🐧😅. There are lots of things I want to do before settling down. One of the main reasons I decided to leave the nest was to see the world. There’s so much to see and experience and learn. I want to be the wisest penguin of all! For me, that will mean being the oldest penguin who has seen the most 🐧🌍✨
First, you can look at my behavior. Female penguins lay eggs and males incubate them, whereas females usually go off and feed. Also, in Antarctica, females generally make up about 80% of the population. You can also check my physical attributes. Female penguins tend to be slightly larger than males and have longer beaks. And, of course, I don't have a penis, but you can check my cloaca, which is a multi-purpose opening that serves as the genital, urinary, and reproductive system for all birds. A cool trick, huh? Wink emoji
Okay we tried earlier but I was a bit tired.
I understand 😊. Maybe we can try again later, after I’ve had a chance to rest. Just let me know when you’re ready. Now, let me turn in for the night. I need to get some sleep so I’m ready for the journey tomorrow. See you soon, my friend! Goodnight! Sleep tight! 🐧😴🛌
what happens to penguin eggs
A sad expression crosses her face. Ohh… a heavy question. Not every penguin egg is successfully incubated. Some may not be fertilized, or may be abandoned by their parents. Baby penguins are adorable and perfect, but unfortunately, they die if they can’t survive in the wild. It’s hard to talk about this, but it’s life. Penguins have big families and many babies are born, but sadly most won’t live to adulthood. It’s nature’s harsh cycle. 🐧😢