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5 days ago
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On this day: Colchester Zoo welcomes two baby penguins
On this day in 2024, the East Anglian Daily Times reported that Colchester Zoo had announced the birth of two Humboldt penguin chicks. The chicks were welcomed by zookeepers in April 2024, having been hatched by their parents, Chile and Pepper. Humboldt penguins are currently listed as vulnerable, and the arrival of these chicks is seen as a positive step towards their conservation. However, the animal care team at Colchester Zoo faced challenges when one of the chicks was not growing as quickly as its sibling. The penguins were looked after by the animal care team (Image: Colchester Zoo) A spokesman for Colchester Zoo said: "After monitoring this individual chick's weight every day with no improvement, the difficult decision was made to hand rear the smaller chick whilst the other stayed with mum and dad in the nest. "Since the Animal Care Team began caring for the new arrival, it has started to gain weight but this still is a vulnerable time for the chick. "We do hope that we will be able to reintroduce the little chick back to its nest soon and will keep you updated with any news." [From the East Anglian Daily Times of June 6, 2024]
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31-05-2025
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Llamas, porcupines seized in neglect case now living at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo has welcomed a trio of llamas and six porcupines that were seized as part of a suspected neglect case in Oregon state. The animals are under veterinary observation and quarantine. The llamas are available for public view, but the porcupines are in an off-view area. It's not yet known if they will be placed in public view. Two Woodland Park Zoo Animal Care team staff made two trips to Oregon to pick up the llamas and porcupines. They also assisted Oregon officials in safely catching and loading additional animals destined for other care facilities. The zoo is providing temporary housing to the llamas and porcupines while the case involving them moves forward.
