Humboldt penguin in Cornwall believed to be oldest in world

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To celebrate her big birthday, keeper Archie created a special cake featuring her favourite treats - www.falmouthpacket.co.uk

Spneb marked her 37th birthday at Paradise Park in Hayle on April 16. Based on reports kept by zoos around the world, staff at Paradise Park believe that Spneb is the oldest Humboldt penguin in the world. Spneb with her special cake for her 37th birthday (Image: Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary) Keeper Becky Waite said: "She is doing amazingly well for her age.

"We have a colony of 24 Humboldt's penguins, including two chicks, and although she's an elderly penguin, she continues to have a good appetite. "She likes to keep an eye on all the youngsters while looking out of her box, and..



. Kate Lockett.