Meet Sir Nils Olav III, world's highest-ranking penguin, set to become a father
The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, is set to become a father after his partner Connie laid an egg at Edinburgh Zoo. The surprise arrival marks the zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. Keepers are closely monitoring the inexperienced parents as they take turns protecting and warming the egg.
Edinburgh Zoo is thrilled to announce that Major General Sir Nils Olav III, the world's highest-ranking penguin, is set to become a father. The surprise egg was laid by his partner, Connie, in the early hours of Friday, August 14. The king penguin egg marks the first of its kind recorded at the zoo in 17 years. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) reported that Sir Nils won Connie's heart at the zoo after she arrived in January along with two other female king penguins.
Zoo keepers were surprised, as they had expected the pair to need more time to settle in. King penguins typically lay a single egg that takes around 55 days to hatch. Sir Nils, who has a long military career, serves as the mascot and colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King’s Guard. The penguin's unusual military career has made him a popular attraction and internationally recognised example of a quirky ceremonial tradition.
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