First Emperor Penguin Chick in Over a Decade Hatched at SeaWorld San Diego; Only Place in Western Hemisphere to See These Threatened Species
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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, 2023, an Emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego.
Key Points:
- SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, 2023, an Emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego.
- SeaWorld San Diego is the only place on the Western Hemisphere where Emperor penguins can be found, making the hatching a rare and celebratory event.
- A recent scientific study found a record low for Antarctic sea ice coverage that is adversely impacting Emperor penguin populations.
- SeaWorld San Diego is the only place in the western hemisphere outside of Antarctica where people can see Emperor penguins.