Pingouin Collection
The pingouin, also known as the penguin, is a fascinating creature that has captured the imagination of many
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The pingouin, also known as the penguin, is a fascinating creature that has captured the imagination of many. From its unique appearance to its remarkable adaptations, there is much to learn about these flightless birds. One notable mention of the pingouin is in relation to aviation history. The SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG and Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ASTG were aircraft models developed in France during the mid-20th century. These planes played a significant role in advancing aviation technology at the time. In literature, the pingouin has made appearances as well. In an engraving titled "Alphabet, " created by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher in Paris on November 15th, 1875, the letter P features various elements such as a pharmacist, pelican, postillon (postman), umbrella, butterfly, firefighter - and of course - a penguin. The conquest of the North Pole holds historical significance too. A lithograph from 1909 depicts this monumental event with a pingouin featured prominently among other explorers and adventurers. Furthermore, illustrations have been used to depict different species of penguins throughout history. One example is found in "Le Vocabulaire Illustre" where engravings showcase different variations of pingouins or penguins. Sadly though not directly related to our beloved bird but still worth mentioning are two other avian species: The great auk which became extinct due to human activities and Brazilian sandperch which adds diversity to our feathered friends' family tree. Even fictional conversations between animals have included representations of pingouins like those illustrated by JJ Granville in "Conversation entre animaux. " These vignettes bring together various creatures including our lovable penguin friend.