NOVEMBER 16, 2011 10:05AM

Gay penguins to be reunited ... eventually

Rate: 8 Flag

 

 Buddy_and_Pedro

Buddy and Pedro 

There's been a bit of a flap about the Toronto zoo splitting up a pair of male African penguins in an effort to get them to breed with females and, like, perpetuate the species.

The zoo is promising to reunite the pair after breeding season.

No word at the moment on whether the penguins are Doing Their Duty or just pining away.

A very brief video that I can't see a way to embed.

Apparently there has been a great outpouring of indignation at this separation and support for the penguin's relationship.

Hmm.  Now if only this sentiment could be extended to gay humans... 

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They certainly are sharp dressers. The tuxedos are so snappy.
alsoknownas
November 16, 2011 10:15 AM
They are indeed well dressed. Your sentiment about extending such feelings to humans is very well put. And thanks for your comments on my holidays piece. I agree with them in full!
Mary Stanik
November 16, 2011 10:46 AM
Everybody loves penguins. That doesn't seem to interfere with their becoming extinct due to human activity.
Myriad
November 16, 2011 11:00 AM
Love is love is love.
C Berg
November 16, 2011 11:53 AM
they must miss each other. how sad
Poppi Iceland
November 16, 2011 12:41 PM
As long as there is intolerance, insecurity and fear, I fear the gay community will never be totally accepted by all. Sad but a true reality.
Chrissie Pissie
November 16, 2011 01:07 PM
How dare they do this to those penguins?! Really. Aren't there other horny boy penguins who can take up the slack?
greenheron
November 16, 2011 01:12 PM
I agree totally, why are they treating penguin's relationship as more important than humans. Maybe gay humans need to wear tuxedos.
rated with love
RomanticPoetess
November 16, 2011 03:30 PM
If I was a baby fur seal, up by Hudson Bay, I'd be really pissed about all the attention these two gay penguins are getting.

"Hey, Canadians--we're getting our fucking brains bashed in up here!"


This is why polar bears eat Canadians.
Spumey
November 16, 2011 03:39 PM
Maybe they need a meet with Marcus Bachman? No, I'm sure they would not be able to help the poor man.
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onislandtime
November 16, 2011 08:53 PM
I like penguins even more now.

They are a really fascinating species when it comes to sex - apparently the only species besides humans that practices prostitution (they do it for stones to build their nests).

Plus they're so adorable, with their little waddling walk and whatnot.

Thanks for this news - I have to get ready for work (grumble) but I'll see if my computer is up to watching the video you linked to, later.
Alysa Salzberg
November 17, 2011 07:42 AM