ZooBorns — Penguin
Blissful Winter Baby Boom at Columbus Zoo
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently announced the arrival of seven babies, representing three at-risk species, born in late January and early February. The new additions are: five Asian Small-clawed Otter pups, a Silvered Leaf Langur baby, and a Humboldt Penguin chick.
According to the Zoo, each new little one contributes to maximizing genetic diversity within their species and sustaining...
‘Time to Vote’…Help Name These Penguin Chicks
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Monterey Bay Aquarium needs your help selecting names for two of their Penguin chicks! They are hosting a poll where fans and supporters can choose their favorite name, for each chick, from a pre-determined list found at this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4663108
The soon-to-be-named fuzzy ones are both African Penguins. The male chick hatched on January 19 and is being raised by Pringle and...
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Endangered Penguin Chicks Hatch at Lowry Park Zoo
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A baby boom continues at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo with the hatching of three African Penguin chicks. The Zoo’s “clutch mate” chicks hatched on January 7 and January 9 (weighing in at 54 grams and 48 grams) to experienced parents Tinkerbell and Loki.
“Clutch mates,” means that Tinkerbell’s two chicks hatched from eggs that she laid a few days apart. The third African Penguin chick at the Zoo...
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Maryland Zoo Welcomes 1,000th Penguin Chick
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the hatching of their 1,000th African Penguin chick!
This historic milestone marks the first time that any zoo or aquarium in North America has hatched 1,000 African Penguin chicks! The newest chick hatched on February 13thand is the thirteenth to have hatched at the Zoo during the 2017-2018 breeding season. The little one is being...
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Meet Milwaukee's Newest Penguin Chick
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Meet the new Gentoo Penguin at Milwaukee County Zoo! The chick hatched on December 18 to parents Oscar and Fiona.
The chick still has its soft, fluffy down feathers, which provide warmth but are not suited for swimming. Only when the chick molts into its waterproof plumage, usually around one or two months of age, will it begin learning to swim.
Photo Credit: Milwaukee County Zoo
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