OdySea 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
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — 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.
African penguins have suffered a massive population decline over the decades and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. “As the population of the African penguin continues to rapidly decline — down 23% in the past two years alone — OdySea Aquarium remains committed to the survival of the species in partnership with other Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ accredited facilities," Peranteau said in a statement.
Officials say two of the three new chicks in Scottsdale are clutch-mates, born to parents Mojo and Lemieux — a power couple of sorts that was selected for pairing as part of the breeding program. The third chick was born to first-time parents Bubbles and Weasley.
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