Black-footed penguin chick hatches at Coney Island’s New York Aquarium
A black-footed penguin chick (Spheniscus demersus) has hatched at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) New York Aquarium in Coney Island.
The chick is currently off exhibit while he gets acclimated to his surroundings and bonds with his parents but will make his public debut in the near future.
Black-footed penguins, also known as African penguins, are designated Endangered by the IUCN, adding to the significance of the successful breeding.
The New York Aquarium’s black-footed penguin exhibit is home to 22 birds, including the chick. Native to southern Africa, they are a signature species for the aquarium and live in their outdoor exhibit all year, thriving in all temperatures.