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A gentoo penguin is lying flat on its belly in the snow with one flipper raised straight up in the air, like it’s waving hello or asking a question in class. It’s a very undignified pose for a bird in a tuxedo, which is exactly why it’s so funny.
About this puzzle
Gentoo penguins are the fastest swimmers of any penguin, hitting around 22 miles an hour underwater. On land they’re less graceful, so when the snow is right they flop onto their bellies and push along with their feet and flippers instead, a move called tobogganing. This one may just be resting between slides.
In this photo the penguin’s dark back is dusted with snow and its white front presses into the ground, with the bright orange beak and orange feet the only strong colors. The raised flipper points straight up, and the snow around it is a smooth, pale field with soft shadows.
How to play
Pick your piece count and start dragging, with a mouse or a fingertip. Pieces that fit snap together and hold. The finished picture is always there to preview, and there’s no clock.
Tips for solving this one
Start with the orange beak and feet, then the eye. Build the black head and back next, followed by the raised flipper, which is an easy shape to spot. The white belly blends into the snow, so watch for the shadow line under the bird. The snow itself comes last, placed by piece shape.
Common questions
Is it free?
It is. Every puzzle here costs nothing and needs no account.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It fits a phone screen, though the wide expanse of snow is easier to sort on a tablet.
Can I change the difficulty?
Yes. Set the piece count at the start. A high count turns all that snow into a serious test of patience.
Will it save my progress?
Progress holds while the tab is open. Close it and your next game starts from scratch.
Want a puzzle for the table?
If a box of real pieces sounds better, there are plenty of bird jigsaw puzzles to pick from. Find bird jigsaw puzzles on Amazon.