Monthly Archives: January 2011
Emperor Penguins grieve from the loss of their chicks
A heart-wrenching photograph of an Emperor penguin in grief over the death of many of their chicks. The cause of this mass death is unknown but scientists claim it’s not unheard of. With the reports of birds dropping from the … Continue reading
Penguin Awareness Day
Happy Penguin Awareness Day! The time of year to think a little extra of the spheniscadae persuasion. Wear penguin-y colors. Maybe black pants with a white shirt? If you can, go see some penguins. This may be at the zoo, … Continue reading
Weekly Reader – Penguin Power
My daughter brought home this week’s Weekly Reader from school which, of course, features… penguins! I knew schools were teaching kids quality topics these days. I have scanned the pages for your brief reading pleasure. Enjoy!
Monterey Bay’s First African Penguin Chick
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has had their first ever African (or Blackfooted) penguin hatch on January 8, 2011. Aw, that one’s a cutie. More details at the aquarium’s blog, Sea Notes. I really appreciate the extra information they give regarding … Continue reading
Snow Penguin at the Tennessee Aquarium
‘Snow penguin’ seen outside Tennessee Aquarium [via Chattanooga Times Free Press]
New Gentoo Chick at Moody Gardens
A new Gentoo penguin was hatched at the Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid on December 29, 2010, weighing in at about 90 grams. What a cutie. The curator says that they may see more Gentoo eggs hatch this month as well … Continue reading
