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Kirsty Feerick

The cute reason Edinburgh Zoo penguins battle over prettiest pebble

While most Scottish birds hope their partner will pop the question with a shiny stone from Tiffany's, penguins at Edinburgh Zoo are want something something a little bit cheaper.

This the adorable reason the capital's penguins are fighting over pebbles.

As part of their heartwarming mating ritual, gentoo penguins propose by presenting each other with the prettiest pebble they can find.

Paired up Penguins gather pebbles at Edinburgh Zoo (PA)

But it is not just love in the air with the males taking it so seriously, as it can lead to uproar as the battle over the best stone available heats up.

The humble gesture is huge in the community with males using their 'versions of engagement rings' to bag the best bird.

You can even watch the exciting drama which could rival ITV's Love Island romantic story lines on Edinburgh Zoo's Penguin cam here.

Edinburgh Zoo took to social media to announce: "It’s that time again…

"The penguins have got their pebbles back!

"Check out all the pebble pinching action over on  #PenguinCam  now, plus tune into our brand new  #RockhopperCam  to keep up with the colony!"

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