PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s newest baby will receive its name Tuesday.
The month old, Gentoo penguin has new fathers and a new name thanks to the folks at Howard Hanna Real Estate.
Zoo officials say “penguin chicks are born with gray, white, and black fluffy down feathers which are not waterproof. At about two months old, the chick will shed its baby feathers and grow the black and white feathers that are warm and waterproof. The adult feathers means the new chick can learn to swim.”
Zoo officials will introduce the chick to a little pool to make sure it is ready to swim before it takes a dive into the big area.
Once zoo keepers know the chick can safely enter and exit the water, the baby penguins will join its family to show off for the public.
Officials say the chick’s mom Prince and dad Mambo do a great job taking care of the baby.
“One parent will regurgitate food for the baby to eat. Then while one parent snuggles with the chick to keep it warm, the other parent stands guard to keep the baby safe and away from other curious penguins.”
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