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Tux does not correspond precisely to any real-world penguin species. Torvalds was inspired to have a penguin as a mascot after an attack by a Fairy Penguin. In appearance, Tux most closely resembles the Adelie Penguin.

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The name of the penguin mascot is Tux the Penguin, or just Tux for short.

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Linus Torvalds' favorite animal is the penguin. He was even bitten by one during a visit to the zoo. Thus he chose Tux as the Linux logo and it stuck.

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Because Linus Torvalds like penguins.

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It was selected from a logo contest.

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