The Antarctic glaciers are made up of 3% penguin urine. Due to the extreme temperatures in this region of the world, the urine cannot evaporate. Hence how they freeze and mould with the glaciers around them.
100 Mind-Blowing Penguin Facts
There’s a world record for the largest number of people dressed up as penguins. In London, 373 people wearing penguin costumes gathered and ended up creating a world record. WTF facts? More like legacy, y’all.
The extinct colossus penguin stood as tall as LeBron James.
Researchers found fossils of a “Mega Penguin” that stood over 6 feet tall and weighed in at over 250 pounds.
The graffiti artist Banksy once painted a message at the London Zoo. He climbed into the penguin enclosure and wrote “We’re bored of fish.”
Tux, the Linux mascot, is a penguin, but have you ever wondered why it’s a penguin? The answer depends on who you ask: Linus recounts a story in which he was bitten by an angry penguin, infecting him with a (made-up) disease called “penguinitis”. Others say its selection was due to Linus’ fondness for the animal and/or its unsuitability as a corporate logo.
The official mascot of Linux was created in 1996 by Larry Ewing. The Linux penguin goes by the name of “Tux”, short for tuxedo.
Tux Is The Official Mascot of Linux: The official Mascot of the Linux kernel is a Penguin character called Tux. The idea was inspired by Linus’ encounter with a Penguin at a National Zoo during his trip to Australia in 1993. This is the commonly used logo for Linux and is depicted in various graphical styles.