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These large penguins stand about 27 inches (70 centimeters) tall and weigh about 9 pounds (4 kilograms). They live on the stormy and rocky shores of the Falklands, Argentina, and Chile. They eat squid and small fish. There are about 400,000 breeding pairs. Their numbers are not threatened. These birds do face a threat from oil spills ,over fishing of their habitats which decrease their food supply, and from getting entangled in fishing nets.
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Some 15 years ago we were staying at the Hotel Queen Mary. A local Long Beach artist was selling some of her small prints there, and we bought this.
Title: The Penquin and the Flamethrower
Artist: Aurian Redson
Based In: California
Size: 3.5"x5"
Medium: Ink & watercolor
This artwork is part of Bear and Bird Gallery’s “Small Stuff 5” annual cash & carry holiday exhibition in Lauderhill, Florida. Exhibition runs November 20, 2011 – January 14, 2012, for more information visit our website www.bearandbird.com