Penguin picks up another military honour

A penguin is set to get one of Norway's most prestigious military honours.

Penguin picks up another military honour
Thu, 16 Aug, 2001 - 18:17

A penguin is set to get one of Norway's most prestigious military honours.

Nils Olav, a king penguin at Edinburgh Zoo, has been sponsored by the Norwegian Army since 1972 and carries the rank of regimental sergeant major.

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