Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquarium

An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three African penguin chicks.

In this photo provided by OdySea Aquarium, veterinarians examine penguin"43," one of the African penguin chicks recently born to parents Mojo and Lemieux at the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

So any successful hatching is cause for celebration, said Jess Peranteau, director of animal care and education at the aquarium. The breeding program established by the association aims to build up a viable genetic pool for the species.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

KPRC2 /  🏆 80. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumAn Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three African penguin chicks
Read more »

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure the species' survival through breeding programs and conservation efforts.
Read more »

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumOfficials at OdySea Aquarium made the announcement Friday, posting video of the fuzzy birds on social media.
Read more »

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumAn Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure …
Read more »

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumAn Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three African penguin chicks.
Read more »

Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquariumOdySea Aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are valuable as aquariums around the world work to ensure the species' survival abc15
Read more »