Penguins

The rest of the penguin colony could be heard singing in his honor this week.

That's right it's been scientifically* proven that looking at these GIFs will instantly make you happy. Sometimes all you need to feel better is a baby penguin in a hat or a wink from Gene Wilder -- that is a scientific* fact. We thought we'd put a whole bunch together to brighten your day. Science* ... we love it!

Last week we introduced you to the phenomenon that is hedgehog GIFs. It’s a simple yet totally effective concept when it comes to cheering up. But have you yet discovered the power of the penguin? These tiny nuggets of adorable are equally fantastic day brighteners, simply because penguins are funny and cute in any given circumstance.

Penguins are famously monogamous. But scientists are still stunned at the dedication that two Magellanic penguins have showed to each other.

It's universally accepted that penguins are incredibly cute. And this video just proves the point; even when they don't stick the landing, penguins are adorable. Also, they can leap surprisingly far for a bird that can't fly.

Three Welsh tourists in Australia had themselves quite a night last Saturday, which ended with a scenario fans of the movie 'The Hangover' will certainly recognize . After consuming a few too many adult beverages, the trio broke into the local Sea World and swam with the dolphins. The revelers claim things get hazy after that.  So when they woke the next morning and a seven-year old fairy penguin

Although the press and political establishment has all but handed Mitt Romney the Republican nomination for President, Newt Gingrich is technically still running against him. Needless to say, the former Speaker of the House is having trouble getting anyone to pay attention to him. But Newt may have just stumbled upon a novel way to garner press coverage. During a visit to the St. Louis Zoo Friday,

Yes, it's pretty adorable when penguins wobble around like little men in tuxedos. But we are increasingly learning that there is a dark side to the Antarctic creatures.

Sometimes, when humans try to interact with animals, everything can go horribly wrong. But Jamie's encounter with this loveable penguin went better than she could have ever expected when the little animal walked right up to her and gave her a hug.

Sure, a dog can fetch a newspaper with ease. But it's even more impressive when a penguin (like the one in this cute video) does it.

Penguins are one of the few members of the animal kingdom who maintain monogamous relationships, a trait that makes them all the more adorable. So is this a photo of a penguin couple holding hands as they gaze upon a beautiful Antarctic scene the cutest thing you've ever seen...

This week, officials at the Toronto Zoo intend to separate Pedro and Buddy, two "gay" male African penguins who appear to have pair-bonded with each other. Hey, this is 2011! Aren't we more accepting of same-sex penguin couplings now?

Two hundred penguins at the Edinburgh, Scotland zoo happily chase down bubbles when blown at them by a bubble machine. The flightless birds react similarly to snow in the wild, so they clearly appreciate the small things in life.

One would think a penguin is uniquely equipped to handle ice, but this little guy keeps slipping and falling in his natural habitat. Keep trying, Pengy. You'll stand upright eventually.

Anyone who's seen 'March of The Penguins' knows how lonely being a penguin can be. The frigid winters. The vast and icy emptiness of the Arctic. Still, you wouldn't necessarily think any of that trademark penguin loneliness carried over to life at the zoo. Not so. Just look at this video taken at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, Ireland. While all the other penguins scurry off to greet the approac