Penguins waiting to be scrubbed clean from an oil spill wearing sweaters

[TalkingDog]

so they don't ingest the oil when preening themselves.

[annabanana]

1. I know this is serious business, but DAMN!

Coupla Ladies, out for a Sunday stroll...

[seacaves]

2. Ah, they are cute.

[TalkingDog]

3. Agreed. It's sad they have to wear the sweaters at all, but

you can't ignore that it's too cute.

[mopinko]

4. who made these sweaters?

are there patterns out there for penguin sweaters? they come in rock hopper, emperor, ??

[Luminous Animal]

5. Volunteers from around the world.

Skeinz, a knitting shop in New Zealand put out the call (they've done it before) and provide instructions.

This is my favorite image:

[EC]

6. They don't seem to mind wearing them. n/t

[TlalocW]

11. They're probably saying to themselves

You know, they say our bodies are able to handle the extreme cold of our climate, but damn, this is the first time in my life I've ever been really warm. I like it!

TlalocW

[frylock]

7. positively adorable!

the poor little things. but awwhhhhh nonetheless.

[frylock]

8. just forwarded to a yarn bombing friend..

thanks for sharing!

[riderinthestorm]

9. Oh. My. Gawd. Too cute. Made me laugh out loud.

Probably too much wine at this stage of the night but still, what a great way to finish DU tonight. Thanks for this.

[TwilightGardener]

10. I saw this--most adorable things evah!!

[MilesColtrane]

12. Are they able to swim with those things on?

Seems like it would take 'em straight down.