Zoo staff brought Magic to Sphen’s side to process the loss, and the penguin colony joined in his mournful call
The couple shot to fame in 2018 when news of their same-sex male relationship in a Sydney aquarium made global headlines.recently celebrated six years together and successfully adopted and raised two chicks: Sphengic in 2018 and Clancy in 2020.
The couple’s impact around the world as a symbol of equality was immeasurable, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium said in a statement on Thursday. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupCountless books speak of their love story and even documentaries on same-sex animal couples have featured Sphen and Magic, the aquarium 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,” aquarium general manager Richard Dilly said on Thursday.“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.
“He immediately started singing, which was beautifully reciprocated by the colony,” the aquarium said.
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