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: any of several seabirds (genus Fratercula) of the northern hemisphere having a short neck and a deep grooved parti-colored laterally compressed bill
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Kids will connect easily with the lead character, Oona (a puffin naturally) who lives on an isolated island with her friends—a variety of different species from a mouse to a grab, that help subtly teach kids about the natural world, deepening their appreciation for the great outdoors.
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Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Revel in the sense of awe that comes from being surrounded by thousands of puffins, swimming alongside a massive sperm whale or witnessing a calving glacier.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Iceland Travelers to the Land of Fire and Ice can dive headfirst into awe-inspiring nature, from experiencing the Northern Lights, glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal pools to wildlife sightings of puffins, whales and more.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The diurnal predator is believed to primarily consume trout and salmon, though it has also been observed eating puffins, crabs and deer carcasses.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Revel in the sense of awe that comes from being surrounded by thousands of puffins, swimming alongside a massive sperm whale or witnessing a calving glacier.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Iceland Travelers to the Land of Fire and Ice can dive headfirst into awe-inspiring nature, from experiencing the Northern Lights, glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal pools to wildlife sightings of puffins, whales and more.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The diurnal predator is believed to primarily consume trout and salmon, though it has also been observed eating puffins, crabs and deer carcasses.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Puffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puffin. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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puffin
noun
puf·fin
ˈpəf-ən 
: any of several seabirds that are related to the auks and have a short thick neck and a deep grooved bill marked with different colors
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