S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks
Five critically-endangered baby penguin chicks have hatched at an aquarium in South Carolina, joining two earlier hatchlings to make up the largest number of births for the organization's African penguins this year. The chicks are part of a species considered to be at high risk of extinction. This is the result of successful breeding efforts by staff at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Why it's good news: It shows that conservation efforts are paying off and increasing the chances for survival of these endangered animals.
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