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Penguin chick born at Akron Zoo

By Beacon Journal staff

An endangered Humboldt penguin chick has been born at the Akron Zoo.

The chick, born April 14, emerges from its burrow when its parents, also on exhibit at the zoo, allow it to explore its surroundings.

The chick has been named Tadeo, which means courage, by the Animal Care staff because of the bravery it has already displayed, zoo officials said today in announcing the birth.

Usually, a chick's first swim is supervised by the parents and the staff, but Tadeo tested the water on his first swim alone.

Staff members soon should be able to determine whether Tadeo, who weighs 7 pounds, is a male or female.

The chick is not able to fully eat on its own, so the parents are doing most of the feeding.

Tadeo's parents, Bopp and Jill, are fed two varieties of fish four times a day, twice as much as other penguins at the zoo.

The penguin should start eating by itself in the next couple of weeks, zoo officials said.

The Akron Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of an endangered Humboldt penguin chick. The penguin chick has emerged from the burrow and can be seen on exhibit when the parents allow the chick to come out and explore. Because of the bravery already shown by the chick, it has been named Tadeo, which means courage, by the Animal Care Staff. Tadeo hatched April 14, 2009 and currently weighs about seven pounds.

An endangered Humboldt penguin chick has been born at the Akron Zoo.

The chick, born April 14, emerges from its burrow when its parents, also on exhibit at the zoo, allow it to explore its surroundings.

The chick has been named Tadeo, which means courage, by the Animal Care staff because of the bravery it has already displayed, zoo officials said today in announcing the birth.

Usually, a chick's first swim is supervised by the parents and the staff, but Tadeo tested the water on his first swim alone.

Staff members soon should be able to determine whether Tadeo, who weighs 7 pounds, is a male or female.

The chick is not able to fully eat on its own, so the parents are doing most of the feeding.

Tadeo's parents, Bopp and Jill, are fed two varieties of fish four times a day, twice as much as other penguins at the zoo.

The penguin should start eating by itself in the next couple of weeks, zoo officials said.



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EdnaRomano

Posted 01:42 PM, 07/13/2009

what about the fire on Tallmadge Ave?


JustMeinB
Barberton, OH

Posted 03:54 PM, 07/13/2009

What??


immaculate-germ
Methron, OH

Posted 04:19 PM, 07/13/2009

Hip-hip-a-kayy!!


Nancy D
U, OH

Posted 04:48 PM, 07/13/2009

It's good to read about endangered animals being successfully bred at the Akron Zoo. Congrats!


AmericanWoman
Akron, OH

Posted 05:01 PM, 07/13/2009

It can't be all anger all the time on these forums. Baby animals are cute!


Slovensko
Canton, OH

Posted 06:36 PM, 07/13/2009

Is it a Youngstown Penguin ????


The Godfather
KOOKville, oh

Posted 07:27 PM, 07/13/2009

I heard they are gonna name it "Barack".


Jimbodinger

Posted 07:39 PM, 07/13/2009

Amazing!!!....I always thought chicks were hatched, not born


audidave
Macedonia, OH

Posted 12:25 AM, 07/14/2009

I'm also amazed that the title of the story has been on Ohio.com all day long. Were there some Falcons or Eagles born in the zoo this year too? They should show off the birthing stalls for the penguins, ostriches and emus. That would be cool...
















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