Friday, April 4, 2014

Penguins Hatch at Columbus Zoo

April 04, 2014

3 penguin

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio has welcomed three Humboldt Penguins to the zoo’s Shores region. The chicks hatched in March and are three of over 20 Humboldt Penguins to hatch at the zoo since 1996. 

Although animal care staff can tell the chicks apart by personality, they will place a colored wing band on the chicks to easily identify them as they start to explore their habitat. All three chicks are doing well and have passed their wellness check-up with flying colors.

9 penguin
1 penguin
8 penguinPhoto credit: Colombus Zoo

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