The same-sex penguin couple became symbols of LGBTIQ+ equality and adopted and raised two chicks together.
Sydney gentoo penguin Sphen, whose same-sex love story made him and partner Magic an equality symbol worldwide, has died. The couple shot to fame in 2018 when news of their same-sex male relationship in a Sydney aquarium made global headlines. The adorable and loyal duo recently celebrated six years together and successfully adopted and raised two chicks: Sphengic in 2018 and Clancy in 2020.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium general manager Richard Dilly said: "The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic's story." "We want to take this opportunity to reflect and celebrate Sphen's life, remembering what an icon he was, the unique bond he shared with Magic and the positive impact he made in the world.
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