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Created on: August 17, 2010
When people think of long distance relationships, they often think of a relationship between two people, often over a few states, like California and New York. Few have stopped to ponder the long distance relationships found in the animal kingdom, like the love affair between these two Monarch penguins.
"Are you sure you have to leave again?" Penny, the female penguin calls to Peter.
"You know the drill, I have to provide for our family, I'll be back soon," Peter calls back, love clear in his return call. Peter embarks on his journey. Every winter, Peter, and the other male Monarch penguins must march to the sea, over thirty miles away to forage for food for their family.
"I hate long distance relationships," Peter moans to a nearby penguin. That penguin grunts and shuffles on.
Every night, when Peter tucks his head in to rest, he signs a little call. "Penny, if you can hear me, I love you and I'll be back soon."
Every night, when Penny tucks her head in to rest, she signs a little call. "Peter, if you can hear me, I love you and I'll be back soon."
Every year, Peter comes back with enough food for Penny and himself. Their relationship continues in this fashion year in and year out. It's all they know.
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