Keepers at a British zoo said a resident penguin with a fear of water has become a hit with curious park visitors. Staff at Blackbrook Zoological Park in Leek, England, said 11-year-old Kentucky the Humbolt penguin developed a phobia of water because he was born a runt and had problems with losing feathers too quickly, [...]
Penguin Chick Finds Companionship With Stuffed Toys
Published in November 10th, 2008
What do you call a puffin and a penguin that are stuffed toys?
To a three-week-old live penguin without siblings around, you call them family.
Pingu is an African penguin who was born in the Living Coasts zoo in Torquay, Devon, England. However, when zoo staff noticed that the chick was underfed, action had to be taken. [...]
Knighted Penguin: Sir Nils Olav
Published in August 23rd, 2008
Sir Nils Olav
This penguin is no ordinary penguin. You must address him as “Sir.”
On August 15, Nils Olav completed a series of promotions by being elevated to knighthood.
The formal ceremony was performed at the Edinburgh Zoo. British Major General Euan Loudon officiated the ceremony.
Nils lack of shoulders posed a challenge when he was dubbed. To confirm his regimental knighthood, the sword was dubbed [...]
