All because he chose the right gift.

Penguins at the Edinburgh Zoo started breeding season with more than 1,000 hand-painted pebbles, courtesy of the Edinburgh ...

Every mating season, penguins carefully search for the perfect smooth stone. They offer it as a symbolic gift that strengthens pair bonds, helps build nests, and signals commitment in the wild.

Children have been painting pebbles for the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo to celebrate the start of the breeding season.