The Pacific aquarium welcomed two new Magelanic penguins, Inca and Milo, into the habitat of the Keys Penguin in June.
Inca, 11-year-old Magelanic Penguin. Courtesy of Robin Riggs.
The Inka is an 11-year-old penguin with a big appetite. She is said to be eating too much fellow penguins as the animals are fed restaurant quality herring, capelin and squid on good days.
Milo, 5-year-old Magelanic Penguin. Courtesy of Robin Riggs.
Milo is an unfloated 5-year-old penguin who has already begun to bond with others, an action that helps to maintain the body’s fever.
“We are thrilled to welcome these new penguins into our new home,” said Megan Smiley, assistant curator and Sea Otter program manager. “They represent our commitment to maintaining diverse genetics and well-managed populations.”
Native to the temperate coast of Argentina and Chile, Magelanic Penguins are medium-sized and adapted to mild climates.
Inca and Milo can be viewed via the Aquarium’s live penguin cam provided by Explore.org, the philanthropic media division of the Annenberg Foundation.
Milo (left) and Inca (right) at a Pacific aquarium. Courtesy of Robin Riggs.
Visitors will also be caught up in a Pacific aquarium to meet this dynamic duo by visiting AquariumofPacific.org and making a reservation.
Aquatic birds arrive from two accredited facilities under the Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and are part of the AZA Species Survival Program (SSP) that promotes genetically diverse and sustainable animal populations.
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