Penguins With Afros Are Bringing Joy To The Internet

Hi friends! How many of you have heard before of the Adelie penguin variety? We'll admit that before today we knew very little about this awwdorable breed, but we're so pleased to have learned that when this incredible breed are babies, they pluck their undercoat, but felt o reach their heads. What does this mean? That during their early stages of life, this species have absolutely awwdorable afros that the internet and us find incredibly cute! It's not like there was a soul in the world who didn't love penguins before, but after this discovery, the whole world needs to learn about the amazing power of the penguin!

National Penguin Day may have already passed us by, but these penguins with super cute afros are even better! Penguins are actually one of the smartest animals out there, what with their advanced social system and their cute tuxedo selve. We're so thankful that these amazing birds have made us laugh today with their adorability and awesome afros! Take a look below at this super awesome Twitter thread full of afro-wearing penguins!

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    Photograph - KC ... @NurseKC_ When were y'all gonna tell me that baby penguins have afros?? ica.com
    via @NurseKC_

    Damn, we're so happy to learn about this! 2022 is already off to a good start if we have penguins with awwdorable afros leading the way into February! Let us know in the comments if you know any other cool facts about penguins, we're dying to know more about this species!

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    Bird - TOM SHANKS I) ... @Tom_Shanks I don't remember any representation of afro-penguins in the move Happy Feet Stay Woke KC @NurseKC_ · Jan 17 When were y'all gonna tell me that baby penguins have afros?? Show this thread ER ica.com
    via @Tom_Shanks

    Hahaha, it's true, how did it take us so long to find out about this super awwdorable bird and it's super awwdorable hair? From now on we promise to post non stop penguin content showcasing these baby birds' beautiful hair, it's so heckin' cute that we can't stop smiling!

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    Light - BlackCultureEntertainment THECULTURE @4theculture_ I was today years old when I found out baby penguins have lil afro's
    via @4theculture_
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    Font - KC @NurseKC_ This particular species is called the Adélie penguin. Тоо cute!
    via @NurseKC_
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    Penguin - DJT95 @DJ_T95 Replying to @Honee_Bee and @NurseKC_ I was like I know these not the temptations, too
    via @DJ_T95
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    Smile - KC @NurseKC_ They got that GOOD castor oil too
    via @NurseKC_
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    Bird - Curly The Grinch @curly_reborn Replying to @aeophex and @4theculture_ I can't photoshop no lineup but I gave this one a wiz patch
    via @curly_reborn
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    Bird - Naomi Osuckit @Honee_Bee ... Replying to @NurseKC_ "Ain't nobody come to see you Ottis" DISSONE LVE DISSOVE
    via @Honee_Bee
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    Bird - the study of Wumbo @king_raycrane Replying to @NurseKC_ When they're babies they have it all over until they gain a thick layer of fat to them warm. They usually pick the hair off themselves, but they can't reach their own heads so that part usually falls off naturally
    via @king_raycrane
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    Font - Tumi ... @PlexusBeats Replying to @NurseKC_ Penguins with 4C hair is the last thing I expected to see this year
    via @PlexusBeats
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    Penguin - Meetchie AF @empiermeetchie Replying to @NurseKC_ This one from Dallas
    via @empiermeetchie
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    Font - Just Taylor @AyeltsTay47 The Afro penguin thread got my crying real tears Imfaooooo
    via @AyeltsTay47

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