Learn more

A Gentoo penguin famous for being in a same-sex male relationship at a Sydney aquarium has died aged 11, Sea Life Aquarium announced on Thursday. “Staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away,” the aquarium said in a statement. Sphen and partner Magic were together for six years. They paired up during the breeding season and adopted two chicks: Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020. “Sphen and Magic shared a bond unlike most other penguin couples – they could even…

cuu