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'''Penguins''' were [[bird]]s that lived in cold or wet places. They mostly gathered in polar regions. [[Antarctica]] was often associated to penguins due to their presence on the continent. ([[PROSE]]: | '''Penguins''' were [[bird]]s that lived in cold or wet places. They mostly gathered in polar regions. [[Antarctica]] was often associated to penguins due to their presence on the continent. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|EarthWorld (novel)}}) | ||
Penguins mated for life and often appeared on greetings cards. ([[TV]]: | Penguins mated for life and often appeared on greetings cards. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Something Borrowed (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Eighth Doctor]] had a soft spot for penguins. ([[AUDIO]]: | The [[Eighth Doctor]] had a soft spot for penguins. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Next Life (audio story)}}) | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Tiny Penguins.jpg|thumb|A group of penguins. ([[COMIC]]: | [[File:Tiny Penguins.jpg|thumb|A group of penguins. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Once Upon a Time-Lord (comic story)}})|left]] | ||
When they were first discovered, they were noted by sailors for their visual similarity to the [[Great Auk]], and were so named penguins. The Great Auk's name was changed, following this. ([[AUDIO]]: | When they were first discovered, they were noted by sailors for their visual similarity to the [[Great Auk]], and were so named penguins. The Great Auk's name was changed, following this. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Last Chance (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[1970s]] [[London]], the [[Third Doctor]] and [[the Brigadier]] encountered penguins at a [[Zoo (The Arkwood Experiments)|zoo]]. They had dived into their pool to escape a flock of [[parrot]]s which were attacking them, but the penguins attacked them as well. ([[COMIC]]: | In [[1970s]] [[London]], the [[Third Doctor]] and [[the Brigadier]] encountered penguins at a [[Zoo (The Arkwood Experiments)|zoo]]. They had dived into their pool to escape a flock of [[parrot]]s which were attacking them, but the penguins attacked them as well. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Arkwood Experiments (comic story)}}) | ||
In [[2048]], [[Patricia Audley]] had a pet penguin, which she named "[[Poopsie]]". ([[COMIC]]: | In [[2048]], [[Patricia Audley]] had a pet penguin, which she named "[[Poopsie]]". ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Blood and Ice (comic story)}}) | ||
In [[7214]], specimen of penguins were held in a nature preserve in [[Antarctopolis]], Antarctica having been urbanised. ([[COMIC]]: | In [[7214]], specimen of penguins were held in a nature preserve in [[Antarctopolis]], Antarctica having been urbanised. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Façades (comic story)}}) | ||
[[Sky penguin]]s lived in the [[ice cloud]]s of [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Sky penguin]]s lived in the [[ice cloud]]s of [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Skies of New Earth (audio story)}}) | ||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Clara Oswald]] once had an adventure that involved them carrying a penguin as three others chased them. ([[COMIC]]: | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Clara Oswald]] once had an adventure that involved them carrying a penguin as three others chased them. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Day at the Doctors (comic story)}}) | ||
=== Undated events === | === Undated events === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[[File:Unexpected Christmas Presence.png|thumb|A pair of penguin [[toy]]s. ([[WC]]: {{ | [[File:Unexpected Christmas Presence.png|thumb|A pair of penguin [[toy]]s. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Unexpected Christmas Presence (webcast)}})]] | ||
[[Liv Chenka]] said that [[River Song]], in her [[psychic wimple]], looked like a sexy penguin. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Liv Chenka]] said that [[River Song]], in her [[psychic wimple]], looked like a sexy penguin. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Doomsday Chronometer (audio story)}}) | ||
One of the TV shows [[Charlotte Abigail Lux|Cal]] watched in her dream world was about penguins. ([[TV]]: | One of the TV shows [[Charlotte Abigail Lux|Cal]] watched in her dream world was about penguins. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Silence in the Library (TV story)}}) | ||
[[File:Frobisher Morphs.jpg|thumb|left|[[Frobisher]] morphs back into a Penguin. ([[COMIC]]: | [[File:Frobisher Morphs.jpg|thumb|left|[[Frobisher]] morphs back into a Penguin. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Where Nobody Knows Your Name (comic story)}})]] | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor]] insisted that the [[North Pole]] did not have penguins, contrary to popular belief. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Tenth Doctor]] insisted that the [[North Pole]] did not have penguins, contrary to popular belief. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Frozen Wastes (short story)}}) | ||
[[Bill Potts|Bill]] described the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s running as "a penguin with its arse on fire". ([[TV]]: | [[Bill Potts|Bill]] described the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s running as "a penguin with its arse on fire". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pilot (TV story)}}, {{cs|Smile (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Yung-Star]] once played with a pair of penguin [[toy]]s before being called for [[supper]] by [[Zelda (Unexpected Christmas Presence)|Zelda]]. ([[WC]]: {{ | [[Yung-Star]] once played with a pair of penguin [[toy]]s before being called for [[supper]] by [[Zelda (Unexpected Christmas Presence)|Zelda]]. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Unexpected Christmas Presence (webcast)}}) | ||
=== Frobisher === | === Frobisher === | ||
[[Frobisher]] took on the form of a penguin as his wife [[Francine (The Maltese Penguin)|Francine]] had been fond of them. He occasionally changed between variations of the species ([[COMIC]]: | [[Frobisher]] took on the form of a penguin as his wife [[Francine (The Maltese Penguin)|Francine]] had been fond of them. He occasionally changed between variations of the species ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Voyager (comic story)}}) including [[king penguin]]s and [[emperor penguin]]s in the [[genus]] ''[[Aptenodytes]]''. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Mission: Impractical (novel)}}) | ||
== Alternate timelines == | == Alternate timelines == | ||
In an [[alternate timeline]], penguins lived on the [[River Nile]] in [[Egypt]]. ([[TV]]: | In an [[alternate timeline]], penguins lived on the [[River Nile]] in [[Egypt]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Big Bang (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Category:Species from the real world]] | [[Category:Species from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Earth birds]] | [[Category:Earth birds]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:30, 30 April 2024
Penguins were birds that lived in cold or wet places. They mostly gathered in polar regions. Antarctica was often associated to penguins due to their presence on the continent. (PROSE: EarthWorld [+]Loading...["EarthWorld (novel)"])
Penguins mated for life and often appeared on greetings cards. (TV: Something Borrowed [+]Loading...["Something Borrowed (TV story)"])
The Eighth Doctor had a soft spot for penguins. (AUDIO: The Next Life [+]Loading...["The Next Life (audio story)"])
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
When they were first discovered, they were noted by sailors for their visual similarity to the Great Auk, and were so named penguins. The Great Auk's name was changed, following this. (AUDIO: Last Chance [+]Loading...["Last Chance (audio story)"])
In 1970s London, the Third Doctor and the Brigadier encountered penguins at a zoo. They had dived into their pool to escape a flock of parrots which were attacking them, but the penguins attacked them as well. (COMIC: The Arkwood Experiments [+]Loading...["The Arkwood Experiments (comic story)"])
In 2048, Patricia Audley had a pet penguin, which she named "Poopsie". (COMIC: Blood and Ice [+]Loading...["Blood and Ice (comic story)"])
In 7214, specimen of penguins were held in a nature preserve in Antarctopolis, Antarctica having been urbanised. (COMIC: Façades [+]Loading...["Façades (comic story)"])
Sky penguins lived in the ice clouds of New Earth. (AUDIO: The Skies of New Earth [+]Loading...["The Skies of New Earth (audio story)"])
The Twelfth Doctor and Clara Oswald once had an adventure that involved them carrying a penguin as three others chased them. (COMIC: The Day at the Doctors [+]Loading...["The Day at the Doctors (comic story)"])
Undated events[[edit] | [edit source]]
A penguin was a character in Oliver Jeffers's bedtime story The Way Back Home. (TV: Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story [+]Loading...["Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story (TV story)"])
References[[edit] | [edit source]]
Liv Chenka said that River Song, in her psychic wimple, looked like a sexy penguin. (AUDIO: The Doomsday Chronometer [+]Loading...["The Doomsday Chronometer (audio story)"])
One of the TV shows Cal watched in her dream world was about penguins. (TV: Silence in the Library [+]Loading...["Silence in the Library (TV story)"])
The Tenth Doctor insisted that the North Pole did not have penguins, contrary to popular belief. (PROSE: The Frozen Wastes [+]Loading...["The Frozen Wastes (short story)"])
Bill described the Twelfth Doctor's running as "a penguin with its arse on fire". (TV: The Pilot [+]Loading...["The Pilot (TV story)"], Smile [+]Loading...["Smile (TV story)"])
Yung-Star once played with a pair of penguin toys before being called for supper by Zelda. (WC: Unexpected Christmas Presence [+]Loading...["Unexpected Christmas Presence (webcast)"])
Frobisher[[edit] | [edit source]]
Frobisher took on the form of a penguin as his wife Francine had been fond of them. He occasionally changed between variations of the species (COMIC: Voyager [+]Loading...["Voyager (comic story)"]) including king penguins and emperor penguins in the genus Aptenodytes. (PROSE: Mission: Impractical [+]Loading...["Mission: Impractical (novel)"])
Alternate timelines[[edit] | [edit source]]
In an alternate timeline, penguins lived on the River Nile in Egypt. (TV: The Big Bang [+]Loading...["The Big Bang (TV story)"])
