First Chick for Humboldt Penguins | Seattle News

Woodland Park Zoo celebrates the arrival of a rare Humboldt penguin chick — the first for its parents, Merlin and Tucker — part of a top-tier breeding program that’s raised 98 chicks since 2010. With both parents dutifully caring for the hatchling in its burrow, keepers monitor growth quietly, planning for the chick to join the colony this summer. These warm-water birds, native to Peru and Chile, can swim up to 20 mph — a far cry from icy stereotypes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03a595bcb9189fdd