Mystic Aquarium

A signature of 21c Museum Hotels, a flock of "Green Penguin" sculptures by artist collective Cracking Art Group.

21c (twenty fist century) Museum Hotel in Bentonville opened in February 2013. It is a very moderne hotel building which doubles as an art museum open to the the public 24/7. The $28 million hotel/restaurant/meeting center/museum is 1 block from Bentonville's courthouse square and a 15 minute trail walk from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Bentonville’s 21c is much like the flagship hotel - the 21c Hotel & Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. It was designed by the same architect, Deborah Berke & Partners of New York. The firm also designed the James Hotel (now the Saguaro) Scottsdale, Arizona in 2004.

The owners are Kentucky art collectors Laura Lee Brown and husband Steve Wilson. Ms. Brown, is the 72-year-old great-granddaughter of the founder of liquor company Brown-Forman, whose brands include Jack Daniel's and Southern Comfort.Mr. Wilson, is a 65-year-old former public-relations officer for four Kentucky governors. The project was built in conjunction with the Walton family and the nonprofit Bentonville Revitalization Inc.

Emmanuel Gardinier was the opening general manager of the 21c Museum Hotel. Previously Gardinier was managing director for the Planters Inn in Charleston, S.C.

Art is everywhere at 21c. There are pieces in each of the rooms and suites. Art is found in the most unexpected of places, including the fitness center, which features the piece “Fat Batman” suspended from the ceiling.

Each 21c location features large penguin statues designed by Cracking Art Group of Italy throughout its property. A different color at each museum/hotel (green in Bentonville), the penguin is a staple for 21c. The penguin statues, which are “mysteriously” moved throughout the property, are one of only a few permanent art fixtures in the museum, which changes exhibitions every six months.

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Going Green Penquins in Liverpool

All adult penguins are countershaded; that is they are dark on their dorsal (back) surfaces and white on their ventral (underside) surfaces. The dark dorsal side blends in with the dark ocean depths when viewed from above. The light ventral side blends in with the lighter surface of the sea when viewed from below. The result is that predators or prey do not see a contrast between the countershaded animal and the environment.

2. Many species have distinct markings and coloration.

a. The emperor has a black head, chin, and throat with broad yellow ear patches on the sides of the head (Marchant, 1990).

b. The king penguin has a black head, chin, and throat with vivid orange, tear-shaped ear patches. The orange coloration extends to the upper chest (Marchant, 1990).

c. The Adélie has a black head. Distinctive white eye rings appear during the breeding season (Marchant, 1990).

d. The gentoo has a black head with white eyelids, and a distinct triangular white patch above each eye, usually extending over the head (Marchant, 1990).

e. The top of a chinstrap's head is black and the face is white, with a stripe of black extending under the chin.

f. The crested penguins (genus Eudyptes), such as the rockhopper and macaroni, are distinguished by orange or yellow feather crests on the sides of the head, above the eyes.

g. The yellow-eyed penguin, as its name suggests, has yellow eyes and a stripe of pale yellow feathers extending over its dark head.

h. The fairy penguin, also known as the little blue, has slate-blue to black feathers and a white chin and chest.

i. Temperate penguins (genus Spheniscus), such as the Humboldt and Magellanic, have unfeathered fleshy areas on the face and one or two distinct black stripes across the chest.

Here is the measure of distance. Below and with a cold to the bone.

The penquins at Colchester Zoo. February 2011.

secret pocket pillows...keeping secrets or teeth for the tooth fairy! blogged here: ahappystitch.com/2012/09/29/the-penguin-ninja-and-owl/

Only could take a few pics because of being overwhelmed by 1000+ folks walking for "Cure Diabetes" day.

Milwaukee County Zoo - Sept 15, 2012

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Penquin Pool At The Zoo

Penguin Point at the

National Aviary

Pittsburgh Pa Allegheny County

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Penquins

Will need some help with comeone from Chile to identify this cute little bird. Taken in Otway Sound. Thought I should not post anymore Penguins LOL!

Thanks to a flickr member it is a Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa)

Rode penguins, a sculpture created by The Belgian artist William Sweetlove (born Oostende, Belgium, 1949

No penquins here - human beans yes. maybe ongoing underwater negotiations between beloved

neighbouring country of Sweden and Finland.

Spheniscus magellanicus

Magellan penguins are approximately 18 inches tall and weigh about 8 pounds. They have tightly packed feathers that keep water from their bodies and provide insulation. The bald patch around the eye regulates temperature.

Sea Bird Aviary

Bronx Zoo New York

Taken on the Falkland Islands

cartoon for blog post