Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World's Oldest Penguin Turns 38
Good News Network • • health
Key Points:
- Spneb, believed to be the oldest Humboldt penguin in the world at 38 years old, celebrated her birthday with an ice cake topped with her favorite fish treats at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Cornwall, UK.
- Named after the medications that saved her from a fungal infection in 2007, Spneb has shown remarkable resilience and remains curious and active despite her age.
- Her keepers noted that she still has a healthy appetite and enjoys watching over younger penguins in the colony, demonstrating a nurturing role.
- Spneb's companion, Prince, is 21 years old and known for his showy behavior, adding charm to the sanctuary's penguin community.
- Humboldt penguins, native to South America, regulate their body temperature through a unique facial patch that blushes red to release heat.
