UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM
1:55 p.m. December 31, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Thirty penguins have been born at SeaWorld since early November – one of the most successful breeding seasons for the Antarctic birds in the marine park's history, a spokeswoman said.
Among the fluffy brood are seven macaroni penguins; six gentoo; and 17 Adélies, said park spokeswoman Kelly Terry.
There are 17 species of penguins.
Some of the chicks are being raised by their parents in the 25-degree Penguin Encounter exhibit, while others are being hand-raised in the park's nursery.
The chicks, which weigh a few ounces when they are born, reach full size – between eight and 12 pounds – by three months old, Terry said.
Since 1980, more than 500 penguins have been born at SeaWorld.
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