Penguins from around the world. Penguin pictures, penguin gifts and more penguin fun!

Here is a list of some of my favorite finds for stocking stuffers. Some are geared more towards older kids and adults and some penguin items are perfect for any age.

Diamond Penguin Phone String - PG137
This Penguin phone string is the perfect accessory for your mobile telephone!

Penguin Plush Stuffed Animal PG43
A 4 3/4″ high plush penguin.

Penguin Charm or Pendant PG47
This penguin charm or penguin pendant is made of sterling silver and approximately 1″ in length. Hang from your favorite chain, purse, bracelet, backpack , etc… penguin is one-sided.

Penguin Wooden Pen PG41
A quality wooden penguin pen. Walrus pen also available, sold separately.

Purple/Silver Penguin Brooch - PG129
This Beautiful Penguin Brooch/Pin will finish off any Penguin themed ensemble. You are sure to be the envy of all of your friends when they see this stylish Penguin accessory.

Penguin Stickers - PG94
Puffy acrylic stickers with wildlife image. Two of each image, four sticker per package. A part of each purchase of this item is donated to help with global conservation, promote worldwide conservation, and protect the survival of animal in captivity.

Penguin Bookmark PG10
Penguin Bookmark 5″ high hard lacquered plastic. Assorted colors, no color choice.

Penguin Pencil PG45
A No. 2 bonded, non-toxic pencil with soft eraser decorated with penguins. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE IN QUANTITY DISCOUNT. MIX AND MATCH OUR OTHER PENCILS FOR PRICE BREAK! Price adjustment will reflect in your shopping cart when buying 6 or more.

Penguin Magnets - Set of Six PG35
A set of six penguin magnets. 3″ high. This is a great purchase especially if you have more than one stocking to fill.

Penguin Magnet - PG91
Animal magnet wrapped in a solid acrylic frame. A part of each purchase of this item is donated to help with global conservation, promote worldwide conservation, and protect the survival of animal in captivity.

All of the above items are from the The Jungle Store - so don’t forget, if you spend $75 or more, shipping is free!

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When you make a purchase of $75 or more, you can receive free shipping from the The Jungle Store. I love this online store, I’ve mentioned them a few times because they offer a great selection of unique penguin gifts I absolutely love and I’m sure you will too! So please do make sure to add them to your list of places for holiday shopping. You penguin loving friends and family will thank you!

Here are a few of the great penguin gift ideas you’ll find at the Jungle store:

Penguin Plate with Water Globe PG69
A 6 1/2″ high 3D decorative plate with penguins and a water globe. Includes plate and base.

Penguin Journal - PG88
Die cut wrap journal with full color flexible cover. A part of each purchase of this item is donated to help with global conservation, promote worldwide conservation, and protect the survival of animal in captivity.

Baby Chinstrap Penguin Plush Stuffed Animal - PG99
This stuffed Baby Chinstrap Penguin plush is very, very soft and is approximately 12″ long. Wild Republic Cuddlekins.

Penguin Bowl PG21
This 15″ Penguin bowl can hold candy, trinkets, jewelry etc.

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This is an ongoing discussion I have followed very loosely, however I just ran across an article on the topic of two male penguins raising a chick that I really have to applaud. The controversy around this book is that it exposes children to homosexuality — via penguins. The article points out that the book is not ment to be a talk on sexual preference, but more a story about nature taking care of its own.

And Tango Makes Three

You may not agree with me nor the article, but here’s my perspective…

I think people need to stop putting their human worries out there to be tied to animal behavior. Animals behave without the sense of conscience humans have, they behave to survive.. not to rebel or distort nor complicate life. They take care of their young without worrying about “what is Frank over there gonna think if Sally over here does….” or “Oh my goodness Jo-bob and Larry, well I never…”. And to clarify, penguins are unique in many ways, male penguins are the caretakers of the young while the females hatch the eggs and then leave for months to go find food.

I personally think the argument isn’t about penguins at all and its a shame the penguins are stuck in the middle of a controversy that really has nothing to do with them.

It is truly wonderful to expose our children to the idea that it’s important to make sure our friends and family are cared for, regardless of differences. In my opinion there are far worse things our children are exposed to every day via the media and every day life –

I’m not saying that whatever your moral values are should be overlooked for this book. I am saying that books are supposed to be there to engage in a conversation… so we should read to our kids and then talk about the topics, share what our views are on the topic, discuss it and invite questions so we can again share our views and beliefs, perfect opportunity to bond! I think we can learn a lot about how to treat people from the way penguins treat eachother.

Here’s another great article on the topic

And if you’re interestested, this ties in with the no censorship penguin.. you’re free to share this image where ever you’d like….

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Here’s an interesting bit of new in the world of science and penguins…

According to an article on Reuters, researchers have discovered a unknown penguin species called the “Waitaha penguin“. They have been extinct for 500 years yet just recently discovered as researchers were studying the rare Yellow-eyed penguin. Waitaha penguins appear to be unique to the south island of New Zealand.

photo from rrriles on flickr

I knew there had to be something besides the Giant penguin in the history of penguins.

A few more articles on the topic:

Waitaha penguin info at MSNBC

News for Kids has a kid friendly version of the Waitaha penguin story

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Pick up a FREE copy of March of the Penguins from the National Geographic online store, now through November 30, 2008. The free offer is good with any purchase - Simply click this promo ad to automatically add the free dvd to your National Geographic online store shopping cart.

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This particular store has some fantastic gifts for penguin lovers besides the March of the Penguins DVD.Just search “penguins” when you visit their online store.

Hurry, Get a FREE March of the Penguins DVD with any purchase at National Geographic Store! Offer ends 11/30/08

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