Penguin Napoleon in love with pair of boots

A German penguin named Napoleon thinks a pair of black and white Wellington boot is its mate.

A German penguin named Napoleon thinks a pair of black and white Wellington boot is its mate.

The aquatic creature, whose moniker is inspired by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte - who was associated with the Duke of Wellington at the historical fight of Waterloo - has fallen in love with his keeper's footwear and refuses to be apart from them.

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