41-year-old penguin becomes world's oldest living penguin in captivity; see adorable pics

A penguin named Olde, who is d 41, has been titled as ‘world’s oldest living penguin in captivity’ by Guinness World Records. As per Guinness World Records, it is uncommon for penguins to reach such an old . Olde is considered as an exception because usually gentoo penguins survive for 15–20 years. Although, in captivity ir lifespan reaches 30 years. 

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(Olde lives with a mix of gentoos. Im Credits: Guinnessworldrecords.com)

(Zookeeper Sandie Munck presents Olde with her official Guinness World Records certificate. Im Credits: Guinnessworldrecords.com)

(Olde was hatched at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, UK, in 1979. Im Credits: Guinnessworldrecords.com)

World's oldest penguin in captivity

Odense Zoo’s press and social-media officer Danni Larsen said, “It’s really fantastic! Our zookeepers are professionals and as such y don’t have favourites – but I think it’s safe to say that Olde holds a special place in ir animal-loving hearts”. She ded, “ process of getting her recognized by Guinness World Records has been a talking point both among zookeepers and in office, and we’re really proud of Olde and care zookeepers give to her, as with all our penguins”. Considering , Olde receives special care from zoo keepers. Her carers ensure that she does t have to indulge in fighting for food with or young penguins, refore, she is given her portion of fish separately. keepers said that she is partial towards a particular of fish.

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Two zookeepers, Sandie Munck and Mette Heikel said, “She’s very quiet and calm. She’s never one to act out, eir on or penguins or zookeepers, and never has been”. y ded, “She likes herring, which is a bit unusual for gentoos. It’s positive, though, as herrings are rich in fat, which means she gets what she needs, even if she isn’t as hungry as she once was”. Olde was moved to Odense Zoo in Denmark back in year 2003. 

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(Im Credits: Instagram/GuinnessWorldRecords)