Pebbling
Just as penguins carefully choose just the right pebbles, humans share content or small tokens of appreciation to show their loved ones that they are on their minds.
Gentoo penguins, found on sub-Antarctic islands, are known for a unique courtship ritual called “pebbling”. Male penguins carefully search for smooth pebbles and present them to their chosen mate. If she accepts, the pair collects more stones together, building a nest that keeps their eg…