Penguin Love: The Pebble Proposal

If only human courtship was as simple as the right pebble. While it is common behavior for certain penguin species, the act of selecting and presenting a pebble is unique within the animal kingdom. The "gift-giving" behavior is an unusual and charming display of animal courtship that showcases the thoughtfulness and effort penguins invest in their mates and future offspring. If you end up in an awkward situation, just mention this :-)