In a heartwarming yet unusual Valentine's Day tale, a lonely rhea named Silvia in Tonbridge is seeking a soulmate. This story is not just about finding love for a bird, but also about the importance of companionship and the unique bond between siblings. But here's where it gets controversial... Harle, Silvia's caretaker, explains the reasoning behind the naming of the birds. She said: 'We wanted to name the birds using a play on the name rhea, hence we came up with Chris who was named after the late musician. While Silvia was named after the Roman Goddess, Rhea Silvia, the mother of Romulus and Remus.' Harle said they ideally would want Silvia's soulmate to move in with him, as traveling to another sanctuary would make Silvia nervous. Rheas, native to South America, can live between 10 to 15 years in the wild and 15 years or more in captivity. 'We hope this Valentine's Day will be Silvia's year. He had always been with his brother, and he has been on his own since Chris died.' This Valentine's Day, will Silvia find her soulmate? And will she be able to overcome her nervousness about traveling? These are the questions that remain to be answered as we await the outcome of this heartwarming story.
