Chinese zookeepers give gay penguin couple a chick

[WillParkinson]

Chinese zookeepers give gay penguin couple a chick

Two gay penguins in China have been given a baby chick by zoo staff.

The infant penguin is one of twins born to parents in the Harbin Polar Land aquarium in China.

The Metro reports that the gay penguins are often caught stealing others’ eggs during mating season, and the museum staff are confident they can raise a chick between them.

The twins were reportedly separated in order to give both the best chance of survival.

The Chinese penguins’ story echoes that of Roy and Silo, penguins at New York’s Central Park Zoo, who were given a rejected egg by keepers after they continually attempted to hatch a rock.

www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/12/06/chinese-zookeepers-give-gay-penguin-couple-a-chick/

[William769]

1. At least they are not separating the Gay penguins like the Toronto Zoo.

Recommended.

[Skinner]

2. Just like Roy and Silo!

Recently my kids picked out the book "And Tango Makes Three" from the local library. Cute true story with great illustrations -- my kids loved it:

http://www.amazon.com/Tango-Makes-Three-Justin-Richardson/dp/0689878451

Makes a great holiday gift. :)

[William769]

4. Thanks for that link, greatly appreciated.

[yardwork]

6. Thanks, Skinner.

[WingDinger]

3. I wish they could name them, ELLEN and somebody

[joeybee12]

5. Glad to hear it...I gather twins are rare and it's difficult for parents to raise two...

Glad to hear the zoo realizes this is best for the little guy (or girl...you can't tell a penguin's sex until they're about a year old and that is through bloodwork).

[NMMNG]

7. Awww