Children from the Edinburgh Children's Hospital painted pebbles for penguins at Edinburgh Zoo. But why do penguins present pebbles during mating season?

All because he chose the right gift.

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.

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

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

It's mating season for penguins at the […] ...

Discover how patients at a children's hospital bring joy to Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo by painting over 1,000 colourful pebbles for their breeding season, creating a heartwarming connection that ...

At the children’s hospital, pebble painting is underway, with the colourful creations destined for penguins at Edinburgh Zoo.

Adorable footage shows penguins at Edinburgh Zoo sharing colourful pebbles to mark the beginning of breeding season.