The National Aviary revealed they're a boy and a girl. Like many birds, African penguins look the same, so they had to wait to do DNA tests. She said as hatchlings each weighed around 7 ounces ...
Environment minister Barbara Creecy’s recent decision to help save African penguins could ironically “sound the death knell” for this critically endangered seabird species which could become ...
A geriatric penguin is enjoying her golden years at the New England Aquarium thanks to acupuncture treatments. “Peeko” is a 30-year-old African penguin who was born and raised at the aquarium.
The African Penguin, once a thriving species, now teeters on the brink of extinction, with a staggering 97% decline in population. BirdLife South Africa and the Southern African Foundation for the ...
BALTIMORE - Maryland Zoo's Bird Curator Jen Kottyan has been appointed to lead the national breeding and population management initiative for African penguins. As the Program Leader for the ...
The African penguins at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore are in danger of going extinct in the wild, which is one reason why the breeding program is so important. Jen Kottyan, the curator of birds at ...
BOSTON (TND) — A 30-year-old African penguin showing signs spinal discomfort is getting lots of tender love and care at an aquarium in Massachusetts. New England Aquarium said Peeko, who was ...
The storm that caused damage in the Garden City area did not cause any injuries or fatalities, according to the police department. It did damage transmission lines, causing outages for more than a ...
(WANE) – If March Madness isn’t your thing, animal lovers can participate in a bracket-style tournament with a twist involving none other than penguins. Zuko, a 5-year-old African penguin at ...
Picture: Dan Callister/GroundUp Environment minister Barbara Creecy’s recent decision to help save African penguins could ironically “sound the death knell” for this critically endangered ...
ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE, PENGUIN COAST IS CELEBRATING TEN YEARS THIS SPRING. IT’S MODELED AFTER A SOUTH AFRICAN FISHING VILLAGE. THE OLD DECOR. WE HAVE THE SAFE NEST ...