Brian, the Penguin Dean: Star of an Extraordinary International Competition

Animal competitions are often an opportunity for unexpected species to access a planetary celebrity. This is precisely what is in the process of arriving in Brian Le Manchot, a 15 -year -old resident with a well -asserted personality, which has become essential at the Aquarium The Deep, England. A real local darling, Brian Le Manchot is today propelled under the world's projectors, in competition in front of rivals from around the world. His career could well bring him definitively into legend.

Brian the penguin, a beloved celebrity

At 15, Brian is the oldest member of the Papuan penguin colony in The Deep, an aquarium located in Hull, in the United Kingdom. Known for his well -tempered temperament and well -asserted food preferences, he has become a real star with visitors. His charisma is such that he is the only one in his group to have received an admirer's birthday card.

The Deep, which has been welcoming Brian for several years, describes him as an essential ambassador of his species. His “love of the scene” and his “lively sentimental life” make him a separate school, according to the carers. The BBC reports that this penguin is a regular of interactions with the public and that it plays a key role in raising awareness of the challenges encountered by penguins in the wild.

Today, Brian is no longer just a local show. He is in the running for a world title in a competition bringing together dozens of penguins from zoos and aquariums from around the world.

A competition that mobilizes enthusiasts

Each year, the Penguins International organization organizes the March of the Penguin Madness competition. This tournament highlights 48 penguins chosen for their unique personality. They thus become ambassadors of their species. The votes take place in the form of direct eliminations. For several laps, the penguins compete until they designate a champion.

Brian confronts Ike, a penguin from the Abq Biopark zoo, in New Mexico, for his first duel. The previous edition had gathered more than 800,000 votes, a figure which testifies to the enthusiasm of the public for this initiative. Last year, Kokosanka, a rare Polish albino penguin, won the competition.

Far from being a simple fun election, this tournament plays a crucial role in raising awareness of the conservation of penguins. Certain species, such as the CAP penguin, went from the “endangered” status to “critical in danger” last October. Katie Propp, responsible for Penguins International, sees in these events a precious opportunity. They make it possible to inform the public about the dangers that threaten these sea birds. Among these threats include climate change, pollution and overfishing.

The first round of votes is open on the Penguins International site and social networks. If Brian continues his ascent, he could well win the title of Peng Win Champion and register his name in the history of the competition.