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[[Image:Penguin.png|thumb|A little '''Penguin''' from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]]

'''Penguins''' are a species of flightless bird found in the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series. They are good swimmers and often inhabit cold climates, like their [[Earth|real-world]] [[wikipedia:Penguin|counterparts]], to which they bear varying degrees of resemblance, depending on the game. Most of them do not hurt [[Mario]], though they sometimes act as obstacles or hindrances to his quest. Benevolent penguins often speak with Mario, sometimes asking for his help or offering him a service. Penguins are often confused with smaller, similar-looking [[Bumpties]].

===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===

'''Penguins''' were first seen in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode [[7 Continents for 7 Koopas]]. In the episode, [[Bowser]] had assigned [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Big Mouth Koopa]] to take over the continent of [[Antarctica]]. To do so, Big Mouth build an [[Abominable Snowkoopa]], which he brought to life with his [[Magic Scepter|Magic Wand]], so that it could terrorize the local penguins. Later on, [[Luigi]] stole Big Mouth's Wand, which he used to not only destroy the Abominable Snowkoopa, but also to enlarge the penguins, which gave chase after Big Mouth.

===''Mario is Missing!''===

Penguins then appeared in the PC edition of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', where they were a part of the background of Antarctica; also of note, the game's narrator states that if Bowser succeeds in his plan to melt Antarctica in ''Mario is Missing!'', "dozens of Penguins will be left homeless".

===''Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land''===

Later, half-Penguin, half-raccoon enemies known as [[Penkoon]]s appeared in ''[[Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land]]''.

In ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the [[Game Boy]], Penguins appeared as enemies of [[Mario]]. They inhabit the [[Iceberg]] in stage 7-3. Penguins kill Mario if he runs into them, but he can stand on them fine. He can also pick the penguins up and throw them at other enemies.

===''Super Mario'' series===

====''Super Mario 64''====

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[[Image:Sm64penguin.jpg|left|thumb|A Penguin in ''Super Mario 64'']]

Penguins were given more prominent appearances in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where they could be seen in the level [[Cool Cool Mountain]]. In the game, a Penguin had lost her baby [[Tuxie]] and asks [[Mario]] to find her. Mario finds her and is awarded with a [[Power Star]]. Also, later, Mario has to race down a long, icy slide and get to the finish line before a Penguin does. If Mario wins, he will be awarded with another Power Star. Also, in [[Snowman's Land]], there's a Penguin on the bridge leading to the top of the giant snowman. The Penguin can be used to sneak around the giant snowman head. ''Super Mario 64'' also introduced the appearance given to the Penguins of [[Mushroom World]], as opposed to the standard Penguins of [[Earth]].

====''Super Mario Galaxy''====

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Penguins reappear residing on the [[Loopdeeloop Galaxy]], the [[Loopdeeswoop Galaxy]], the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]], [[Drip Drop Galaxy]] and the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]]. There is also one lone penguin in [[Freezeflame Galaxy]]. Usually, the penguins will challenge Mario to some sort of water challenge, such as surfing, collecting shells, or racing them. They are quite friendly, and will give Mario tips on how to swim, or even help him find [[Silver Stars]]. In the Loopdeeloop and Loopdeeswoop Galaxies, the penguins spend their time [[Manta Ray Surfing|surfing on Manta Ray]]s. They also have a "coach" which is a black penguin (similar to the [[Earth|Real World]] kind of penguin) bigger than normal penguins who teaches Mario (and Luigi) how to use [[Shell|shells]] to swim with. The penguins in this game are shown to live in more tropical areas than the previous games, which had penguins living mainly in cold areas.

====''Mario Kart 64''====

In ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', they could be found as obstacles in [[Sherbet Land (course)|Sherbet Land]]. Also, in this same course a giant Penguin could be found on an unreachable ice island. This cource reappeared in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.

===''Mario Pinball Land''===

In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Penguins appear to be in [[Frosty Frontier|the Ice World]]; if [[Mario]] hits one of them, the Penguin will slip down to the icy floor, waddling while sliding. If Mario hits it one more time while the Penguin is down lying on the icy floor, he will earn 2,000 points. While sliding, if a Penguin hits another waddling Penguin, the other Penguin slips down to the icy floor while sliding as the process repeats.

The Penguins also appear in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] (such as in the [[mini-game]] [[Pushy Penguins]] from ''[[Mario Party 5]]'') and more games in the ''[[Mario Kart Series|Mario Kart'' series]]. They are not to be confused with [[Bumpty|Bumpties]], who are shorter, smaller, and generally appear mainly in the [[Yoshi (series)|''Yoshi'' series]], with a few exceptions.

In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' a Penguin can be found in the Ice Casino of [[Shroom City]]. He is trying to save up money to buy a ring for his girlfriend, [[Pengwen]], but has lost all of his money playing [[Drop 'em]]. If the Player wins the game for him, he will thank the player by giving away a [[Gaddget]].

===''Mario Strikers Charged Football''===

Penguins appear in a ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]'' and are actually just part of the [[audience]].  

In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' Penguins appear as spectators in Dream Curling. Also, one appears as VIP.

==Notable Penguins==

*The [[Lemguin]]s of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' are a type of penguins with lemming-ish instincts.

*At the end of a ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]'' level, a bunch of Penguins are seen in the background. However, these penguins look more "real life-like" than the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' version of them.

*In ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' one of the exhibits is a Penguin. This Penguin resembles a real life version as well.  

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