Love is a beautiful feel of heart that influences all, human and non-human, on this planet.
Love language is universal. Expressiveness of love may be different. Intensity of love may be different, too. Then, there are many love words and love gestures to show the feel of love. We may not understand all love words due to the language barrier. But we grasp fully the expression of love and know that human expression of love, as man & woman, is pretty with all tender gestures.
If I say that there is non-human expression of love which is equally pretty. So you are curious, now. And perhaps you have guessed right. I am talking of penguin love as I observed closely in continent Antarctica.
Penguins are true love birds, though this term is frequently used for human lovers. Penguins are intensely in love. With all the cajoling they do with a delicate lip kiss. Penguins’ romance is very sweet. I saw joy and sense of fulfilment in their love gestures.
Male penguins gift uniquely to please their beloved ones. They present beautiful stones to their female partners. Lot of anxious moments for them wishing that their lovers really like their gifts. And they travel long distances to collect best stones.
Penguins are faithful. Once chosen, they remain committed to their partners. Studies on penguins tell that most of penguins are for monogamy, having same partner year after year.
Penguin couples share responsibilities. They take turns in hatching and feeding their chicks. They have strong community system. They live in colonies, they chat and they shout, too, to show their anguish.
Penguin lives I saw much on the pattern of us as humans. But while summing up, I do say that penguins’ love and their value system have lot to inspire even humans.
MY ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY continues ….
ANTARCTICA…Seriously, I can’t believe how lucky you you are to have traveled there. I didn’t even know people were capable of traveling there. Very jealous. But that’s beside the point. I love the comparison in the article between penguins and humans. It is so true that we could learn so much from how they work together. Animals have figured it out but we are still learning.
After watching their story I delved in research on Penguins and than I knew that all I saw was indeed the reality of faithful love.
I just love penguins. Not only are they cute and I love their walk, but they are all you have listed in this blog. Faithful, loving and dare I say, smarter than humans in their love.
So true Jodi. Smarter than humans when we talk of love.
These photos are stunning! And the ice land around is like something from a movie! They look so majestic! 🙂
Absolutely so. Wonderland of Antarctica.
awwwww this is so cute! I’ve always loved penguins but I had no idea!
Oh how beautiful are your photos! You’ve done some incredible things and seen some amazing places! I love seeing love blossoming in the animal../bird world! I also love that the penguins mate for life, so cute!
Amazing fact. That makes them truly love birds.
I just adore penguins. Reading this only made me love the “love birds” even more. Great pictures. What an amazing experience.
Thanks Karrie. They are so adorable.
This is amazing. I would love to visit Antartica. My husband and I talk about it frequently. Penguins are definitely fascinating creature. Love the perspective of your post.
Thank you Tanvi. You must visit with your hubby.
I ever thought penguins were so much like humans. This would be such a beautiful place to visit!
Even I never knew until I spent lot of time closely observing.
Wow! The penguins are beautiful! What an experience!
You can learn so much from animals. Such cool pics!
Truly so.
You’ve done some incredible things and seen some amazing places! you are def so blessed!! It’s amazing how beautiful that place is
Thank you Josselyn.
What an amazing trip and sights! It’s incredible how loving penguins really are, sharing responsibilities and being monogamous. I can’t wait to see your next trip!
Penguins teach us lessons of relationship. Love birds.
I love penguins and reading about their love life and parenting brought a smile on my face. How stunning are these pictures? You’ve done a good job, thumbs up to you!
I love your blog! You always do inspiring and cool activities. It’s funny to know that penguins share responsibilities. Some people could really learn from them 😉
Thank you Marie for your appreciative words. Yes, some people should certainly learn.
Wow, I love this and have never seen such lovely images! So cool to see the penguins in this way 🙂
Thank you Claire.
Such amazing images! I love penguins!
One of the best experience on travelling is to capture moments like this. Indeed, Love is so broad that can be express in many ways. I love great photos on this and i can say you enjoy this one so much.
Absolutely so Chai. I was in joy capturing such precious moments.
They are my spirit animals and loved that you show cased this.
Thank you Juli.
Wow.! you got a chance to travel to Antarctica, and capture those little cute lovely creatures. I just love penguins. All the pics are so beautiful and awesome. Have heard a lot about them and seen them on discovery channel, but seeing them on front of you would have been such a great experience. You post is really amazing, never thought of their love in this way, a new way to look at them.
Thank you Monidipa.
woah! you went to Antartica, that’s awesome. The place looks amazing, and those penguins are adorable. How was the trip there? Is there anything special, we should know, before visiting? You should definitely write a blog on the whole trip to Antartica.
I have written whole series and sharing with friends.
I love the pictures of Love Birds. I’ve never seen any penguin in real life. I would love to visit there if I got s Chance. Thanks!
Thanks for this lovely informative piece, really enjoyed it & love aqll the lovely penguins captures 🙂 Cheers, siennylovesdrawing
The penguins so cute and when you go to the travel and take a picture of the place is really awesome and best moment ever!Nice photos of you!
Moments forever indeed.
Penguins are so fluffy, cute and beautiful to look at. They are responsible too.
Antarctica looks like a heavenly place to be and is on my wishlist for so long. More than visiting Antarctica, I am excited about watching penguins.
Watching penguins in their natural habitat is indeed pleasure.
Your picture are amazing! I learned so much about penguins from reading this. Thanks!
Love is truly universal…..human or non human, it chooses no gender, no race, it is the best nourishment for the heart….
Absolutely so.
Penguins are my spirit animal. lol. Antarctica is one of the many places I would love to visit!
Great to know that penguin is your spirit animal.
I always visit your site to check on new photos. This one is my latest favorite.
Thank you Neil.
I’ve read about, loved and dreamed of watching/seeing penguins for a long-time. But I’ve always wondered if Antarctica is habitable, how humans survive they, how they get there a d what they do a part from ‘penguins’. Im seriously thrilled at reading about your trip and by the magical photos you shared.
Thank you Grace. Antarctica is unlike any other continent on earth. I have covered it in different perspectives in my series.
you really lucky one to Visit there. Penguin are cute bird. Pictures told their story itself.