| Penguins - who wouldn't be able to recognize their | | | | world. |
| distinctive black and white, tux-like plumage, their | | | | Perhaps the most famous non-bird penguin of all |
| peculiar upright stance, and often humorous | | | | was the Penguin, a villain introduced in DC Comic's |
| waddling gait? Penguins have captivated the | | | | Batman. Many cartoons and comics also poke fun |
| interest of many people all over the world. They | | | | at the penguin's physical characteristics and its |
| are simply one of the most familiar birds, even | | | | inability to fly. Humorous comics sometimes depict |
| though most people have had no opportunity to | | | | penguins in various amusing situations. Other |
| observe the penguin while in its native habitat. The | | | | representations of penguins in popular culture |
| penguin has also found its way into our popular | | | | include the Linux mascot, Tux, several penguin |
| culture notably in film, comics, and cartoons. | | | | characters in video games, and cartoons. |
| Penguins are usually depicted as cute and comical | | | | In these cartoons, the distinct physical |
| characters in cartoons and comics. The unique | | | | characteristics of the penguin are usually |
| black-and-white plumage is likened to a tuxedo, | | | | emphasized, often with humorous results. Some |
| which is why many people joke that the penguin | | | | cartoons feature interactions between penguins |
| is "well-dressed." However, some fictional penguins | | | | and polar bears, which is a misconception since |
| are also sometimes depicted as grumpy or even | | | | the two animals are found on opposite |
| sinister. For instance, Badtz Maru, a cartoon from | | | | hemispheres: penguins are found in the southern |
| Sanrio, is presented as a cute, but bad-tempered | | | | hemisphere while polar bears are native to the |
| penguin. In the 1960s, the title character of | | | | northern hemisphere. All over the world, penguins |
| Tennessee and His Tales was a penguin that | | | | continue to fascinate people with their distinct |
| frequently escaped from the zoo with his walrus | | | | traits and behavior. |
| friend and often found trouble in the outside | | | | |