Kokosanka, the world’s only albino African penguin hailing from Poland’s Gdańsk Zoo, stands on the brink of history in the Penguin of the Year contest.
Kokosanka.Photo: Gdański Ogród Zoologiczny/Facebook
After a dazzling campaign that captivated hearts across the globe, voting in the quarterfinals has officially closed, and fans eagerly await the results. Will this unique, pink and white sensation make it to the semi-finals and snag the prestigious title?
With over 30,000 votes in the bag, Kokosanka (“coconut cake” in Polish) has already proven she’s a superstar in her own right, leaving a trail of ordinary black-and-white flightless contenders in her wake.
Born in 2018 and marked by a rare genetic anomaly, she’s more than her mesmerizing red eyes and distinctive lack of pigmentation—she’s a beacon of individuality in the penguin world.
If successful, Kokosanka is looking to fight for the finals against five opponents. Don’t miss your chance to support this unique bird on Instagram, as well as penguinsinternational.org.
Details about the results are set to be announced on Thursday.
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Source: TVP3