Major General Sir Nils Olav the penguin set to become a father at Edinburgh Zoo
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Major General Sir Nils Olav the penguin set to become a father at Edinburgh Zoo

21 Aug 2026 · Originally published 21 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: World's highest-ranking penguin set to become a dad
Major General Sir Nils Olav, the mascot of the Norwegian King's Guard, is expecting his first chick after his partner Connie laid an egg at Edinburgh Zoo. This is the first king penguin egg at the zoo in 17 years, and the pair will now take turns incubating it for the next 55 days.
Source: STV News City Of London
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