Random Reasons Why Penguins Are The Cutest (14 items)

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  (#6) Male Emperor Penguins Stand Still For 65 Days To Protect Their Young

  Talk about being dedicated fathers! Male emperor penguins are in charge of keeping their solitary egg warm until it hatches. In order to snuggle up with their unborn children, these brave little penguins stand still for 65 days straight in the blustery weather of the Antarctic while balancing the eggs on their tiny webbed feet. For extra security, they cover their feet with their own feathers. 
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  (#14) Penguins Blow Bubbles Underwater

  When submerged, the mighty penguin can achieve swimming speeds as high as 15 miles per hour. The marvelous creature can swim for an impressive length of time also. But, you know what really steals our hearts? Their underwater bubbles. Each one is like a circular love symbol silently making its way across the ocean. These little guys generate bubbles that help them swim faster. 
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  (#4) They Propose With Stones

  Here's an engaging penguin tale that's true and super sweet. During mating season, male penguins sift through piles of stones searching for the perfect pebble, the one that'll knock their soon-to-be soul mate right off her feet. Upon retrieval of the perfect pebble, male penguins put their hearts on the line by presenting the stone to their love. If the stone is accepted, a penguin "marriage" take place. The good news? Nobody needs to buy a tux for the wedding - they're already wearing them!
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  (#2) Penguins Spend Hours Getting All Dolled Up

  Spoiler alert for those who think Mother Nature made the penguin so darn cute. They’re not just natural beauties. It turns out they actually have a whole beauty regime. Penguins spend a great deal of their time oiling, washing and straightening their feathers as part of a process called “preening.” Once a year, they go as far as to shed their old, dirty feathers and grow new ones. Spring preening, anyone?
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  (#11) They Go Boogie Boarding On Their Bellies To Get Around

  Penguins have an altogether infectious waddle that helps them keep their balance on ice. You might have noticed though, said waddle isn't very fast. When a penguin wants to pick up the pace, they use their belly to travel instead. Seeing them shimmying face first down snowy landscapes is enough to brighten anybody's day.
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  (#3) They Call Out To Their Lovers With Unique Songs

  They say that music is the food of love, and penguin love is no exception. When penguins find their love, they sing to them. Only a truly lucky lady can induce a penguin’s song. In fact, penguins are so in tune with their soulmates, the songs they sing for one another are 100 percent unique. They're sort of like a fingerprint on the heart. That's true love! 

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