Penguins Of Madagascar -

They are flightless, feathered, and somehow more lethal than a trained SWAT team. First introduced as side-kicks in the 2005 DreamWorks hit Madagascar , the quartet—Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private—quickly stole the spotlight with their "just smile and wave" mantra and high-stakes espionage antics. Meet the Elite Commando Unit

The fearless leader and oldest of the group, voiced by director Tom McGrath . Penguins of Madagascar

The "cute and cuddly" rookie who often provides the group's moral compass. From Supporting Characters to Global Stars They are flightless, feathered, and somehow more lethal

Operation "Cute and Cuddly": The Unstoppable Rise of the Madagascar Penguins The "cute and cuddly" rookie who often provides

The loose-cannon weapons specialist who can regurgitate almost any useful tool on demand.

Originally intended as minor relief, the penguins’ popularity exploded, leading to their own media empire:

The brilliant (if occasionally over-analytical) strategist and inventor.