World's highest-ranking penguin Sir Nils set to become a dad after partner lays egg at Edinburgh Zoo

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.

By TOI World Desk