Sydney Aquarium mourns death of partner of famous 'same-sex' Gentoo penguin couple
A penguin which became famous for being in a same-sex male relationship, has died at the age of 11, the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium has announced. "Staff at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world's most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away," the aquarium said in a statement.