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Penguin-Created Art Makes a Great Valentine's Gift

A portion of every sale supports penguin conservation efforts

Caitlin Marquis, Neighbor

Posted Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 4:09 pm ET|Updated Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:16 pm ET

 

If candy and flowers aren't making the cut this Valentine's Day, the is offering penguin-made original paintings.

According to Mystic Aquarium, "African penguins mate for life, and creating these one-of-a-kind works with their feet is a form of enrichment. First, the penguin sticks out its feet (they have been trained to do this as part of the aquarium’s animal care program), and a trainer dabs non-toxic paint on them. A canvas is laid on the floor, and the penguin is set down on it, free to waddle wherever it wants."

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Paintings are available for $169.99 at the Aquarium store or online.

More information on the paintings is available here.

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