A special island for aging African penguins at the New England Aquarium allows these geriatric birds to dine without competition from younger penguins. This initiative, beginning in February, caters to the growing number of older penguins at the aquarium, where many exceed their natural life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. The island offers a peaceful eating environment where six relocated penguins can leisurely enjoy their meals, promoting better feeding habits and mental well-being among these retired residents.
Good etiquette is expected at meal time in the penguin colony, but the diners with the best manners are found on a new, special island for birds of a certain age.
There, geriatric African penguins don't have to worry about younger birds bombarding the buckets of fish delivered by trainers at the New England Aquarium in Boston.
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