India, July 25 -- The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo (Byculla Zoo), known as Rani Baug, will be expanded to accommodate at least 40 penguins and avoid territorial fights among them, an official said.

Penguins have a tendency to nest in specific areas called breeding zones. "The chicks have their specific breeding spots where they nest. If the space is not extended, there are chances that territorial fights will start among them. In order to avoid the fights, it is best to expand the area at least as much as the space is available," the official said.

In 2016, three male and three female chicks of Humboldt penguins were brought to the zoo. Since then, the population has gone up to 21 chicks, with Tom, Noddy, and Pingu adding to t...