Gay Penquins In Spain Allowed To Care For Egg
Inca sitting on his egg while Rayas keeps watch. COURTESY FAUNIA PARK ZOO |
Via LGBTQNation:
Inca and Rayas, a pair of Gentoo penguins at Madrid’s Faunia Park Zoo, have suffered from repeated heartache for a long time according to zookeeper Yolanda Martin. The pair had carefully built and lovingly looked after six nests, but sadly, those nests remained empty.
Martin noted that Inca and Rayas had longingly watched the other penguin couples welcome their little chicks into the world, and finally, after zookeepers took pity on them, the presumed gay birds now appear delighted to finally have been given the chance to enjoy “parenthood.”
According to Martin, Inca has taken on the “female” role of incubating the donated egg (that is due to hatch in June), and sits loyally on his child to be, while even turning down the chance to get his feathers wet with a refreshing swim.
Meanwhile, his “husband” Rayas keeps a watchful eye on their nest and chases off any potential predators or gawkers.
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