If everything seems awful and stressful right now, remember this.
The sight of you makes the newest penguin in St. Paul very happy.
Amahle, a wee black-footed penguin, arrived at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory just as the pandemic was shutting everything down. When it was finally safe for visitors to mask up and book a visit online, Amahle discovered her new favorite reality show.
"She was right up against the window, checking everyone out, having a blast," said senior zookeeper Andrew Nerness.
If you need a break from politics, pandemics and the fact that black-footed penguins are on the endangered species list, think about this.
Staff at Como Park spend their days making sure all the critters at the storied city zoo and conservatory are safe, comfortable and happy. Part of keeping penguins happy means playing penguin games.
"We give the animals toys, puzzles, different food items to scavenge around to find," Nerness said.
How do you puzzle a penguin?