P-P-Parky penguins pick up an Internet hit
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The zoo says the penguins are “charismatic” |
A live webcam of penguins at Edinburgh Zoo is proving a hit with
Twitchers. The webcam topped Twitter trends on Monday and the zoo itself
is not surprised. "Penguins are our most popular animals," a spokeswoman
said.
"We have a penguin parade every day at 2.15pm where the public can
see the penguins going for a stroll and we even have our own King
Penguin with a knighthood.
Sir Nils Olav was knighted in 2008 and is honorary colonel-in-chief
of the Kings Guard in the Norwegian Army. The zoo has a special link
with Norway, having been given their first-ever king penguin in 1913 by
the Christian Salvesen family from Norway.
Present-day connections continue with the proud penguin being given
the opportunity to inspect the Norwegian Guard on their occasional
visits to Scotland.
Edinburgh Zoo is quite clear why penguins are such a favourite. "They
are adorable, charismatic creatures with such individuality.
"They have great wee personalities," the spokeswoman explained. |
