As the country celebrated its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday, the Byculla Zoo had another reason to celebrate as it witnessed the birth of India’s first penguin. The baby penguin was born to Flipper and Mr Molt, two of the seven Humboldt penguins brought to the Zoo in 2016. “The baby penguin was born at 8.02 pm last night. It is stable and is still with the mother,” said Dr Madhumita Kale, Head Veterinarian and in charge of the penguins.

As the country celebrated its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday, the Byculla Zoo had another reason to celebrate as it witnessed the birth of India’s first penguin. The baby penguin was born to Flipper and Mr Molt, two of the seven Humboldt penguins brought to the Zoo in 2016. “The baby penguin was born at 8.02 pm last night. It is stable and is still with the mother,” said Dr Madhumita Kale, Head Veterinarian and in charge of the penguins.