Baby Humboldt Penguin born at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (Images)

Thursday, August 29, 2013

 

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has announced that a new baby Humboldt Penguin was recently born on site. A new campaign, ‘The Penguin Party’ will put the spotlight on the world of penguins, while celebrating the new arrival until September 21, 2013.

According to a press release issued by the zoo today, the penguin chick was born to Rami and Circo, who first made headlines parenting two penguin chicks at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in 2011.

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   New baby Humboldt Penguin (right) was recently born at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
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   New baby Humboldt Penguin was recently born at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
   
   
    

The Humboldt Penguins, a warm-weather species found on rocky mainland shores and offshore islands of Chile and Peru, were then three years old. Two years later, they have extended their family with one more penguin chick, taking the total number of Humboldt Penguins to 17.

In May 2013, Circo laid the egg. Around forty days later the egg hatched, and the penguin chick was welcomed into the family. Now over 30 days old, having been fed on their mother’s milk, the penguin chick also has a very concerned and doting father, with Rami offering to feed little fish to him.
The new-born will continue returning to the nest for 80 days, before venturing out solo, much like his elder siblings.

Gordon White, General Manager of Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, said: “The newest addition to our Humboldt Penguin community has been an absolute delight for everyone associated. There is nothing more rewarding than to have our different species expand their family here, a true reflection of how at home they feel in the Underwater Zoo. The parenting roles that Rami and Circo have adapted, their concern for their chick and the response of the rest of the community were endearing.”
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is hosting a competition for fans to name Rami and Circo’s new penguin chick, on their Facebook page.

Marking the new arrival, Underwater Zoo is hosting ‘The Penguin Party’ for which the Gentoo Penguin exhibit has been renovated to enhance the visitor experience. The campaign will include interactive presentations by aquatic and marine educators who will be on hand to guide visitors and provide them with an opportunity to better understand the world of penguins.

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