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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gloucestershire in Pictures: RIAT, 2000trees and penguins
People have been looking to the skies over Gloucestershire as the Royal International Air Tattoo returned to the while the crowds were arriving at Fairford, the clean-up was finishing at Cheltenham after the 2000trees was also the opening of a new shopping centre in Tewkesbury and new adventures for some penguins in the county. Heat haze: It was a hot weekend for all the music fans who headed to Upcote Farm in Cheltenham for the 2000trees festival. To the horizon: Weather watcher 'Stormin' took this photograph, which has a mystical feel, on an early morning trip out in Colesbourne. To the skies: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place this weekend at RAF Fairford. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year - and the Red Arrows will be flying each day this weekend. Festival time: Gloucestershire took on Sussex Sharks at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Thursday as the county cricket side made its annual pilgrimage to the area, whose name it bears. Welcome aboard: Four new Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland have entered an exciting new phase, as they have begun exploring their surroundings and meeting the rest of the colony at the park in Bourton-on-the-Water. Look at that view: A walk up Crickley Hill at Birdlip was rewarded with views for miles on a clear, sunny day. Shop till you drop: A brand new outlet centre has opened in Tewkesbury this week just off Junction 9 of the M5. They started building the Cotswold Design Outlet in 2023 - and it has now opened to the public. All things bright and beautiful: This was too good to miss off the list of highlights this week. The colourful image of a bee enjoying a visit to a bloom was taken in Framilode by weather watcher 'Spacewalker'. Crisp views: Weather watcher 'Andy B' took this image of a sunny morning with great views in Cam.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Chester: Same-sex penguin couple hatch rare chick at zoo
A rare chick has been hatched and raised by a same-sex penguin couple at Chester Humboldt chick is one of 10 to have hatched at the zoo, in what it described as a "bumper year for penguins".Scampi and Flounder, a pair of male penguins, "stepped in to help raise one of two eggs laid by another penguin pair, Wotsit and Peach", the zoo said. The chicks are said to now be days away from taking to the water for the first time. Bird experts at the zoo carefully shared the eggs between the two nests to help give both chicks the best possible start and to help improve the chances of successful Humboldt is the most threatened of all 17 species of penguin. Chester Zoo's penguin team manager, Zoe Sweetman, said: "It's fantastic news for the species and a brilliant success for the international conservation breeding programme."The fluffy new arrivals are all being looked after brilliantly by their parents, having nearly quadrupled in size since they first emerged."The zoo spokesperson said penguin couples shared feeding and parenting duties, and this was supplemented by extra fish provided by the adult penguins swallow this, blending it into a protein-rich soup before regurgitating it to feed the chicks. Eight of the chicks, who live in the zoo's Penguin Island habitat, have been named Ursa, Alcyone, Quasar, Orion, Dorado, Cassiopeia, Altair and Xena after constellations and celestial wonders. The other two are to be named in a public vote via social media. Humboldt penguin facts This South American penguin is named after the chilly Humboldt current, along which the penguins commonly swimHumboldt penguins are social animals, living in relatively large colonies of closely spaced burrowsHumboldt penguins travel through the water at speeds of up to 25mphThey enjoy a diet of small fish, such as anchovies, herring and smelt and crustaceansThey are classed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)In the wild, Humboldt penguins are vulnerable to disturbances in their food chain caused by strong El Niño currents, which happen when surface waters in the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean become unusually warm Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rosamond Gifford Zoo welcomes Red Wolf pups, Humboldt penguin chicks
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Just another reason to go to the zoo — new animals to see! The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will now have eight new faces in the near future: Six Red Wolf puppies — four females and two males — and two Humboldt Penguin chicks. The Red Wolf pups were born in May at the Matthews Auto Group Red Wolf Preserve to mother, Evie, and father, Sage. The Humboldt chicks, named Domingo and Ramon, were hatched in April at the Penguin Coast habitat by father Peru and mother Cuatro. 'Baby animals are always exciting, but these new arrivals represent hope for their respective species,' said Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. 'The wild red wolf population is in dire straits, so every birth is crucial to their survival. Likewise, we are very excited about the Humboldt penguin chicks and look forward to introducing them to the public soon.' There are fewer than 20 Red Wolves in the wild. The birth of these pups is a contribution to a dwindling population. As defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Red Wolves are critically endangered, meaning that the species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. They are the most critically endangered canine species in the world. According to the zoo, they have hatched over 50 Humboldt penguin chicks — A significant contribution to ongoing Humboldt penguin conservation efforts. The species is currently listed as vulnerable to extinction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Safari park welcomes two newly hatched penguin chicks
Safari park staff are 'absolutely thrilled' to have welcomed two newly hatched penguin chicks into the world. Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirling said the Humboldt penguins hatched in April, after a 40-day incubation period, and are now being cared for by park keepers and their parents. They are living inside specially made nest boxes, meaning park visitors will not yet be able to see them, but park officials said they are growing quickly and are in good health. The first chick hatched on April 25 to parents Penny and Izzy, with the second just a few days later on April 29 to parents Pete and Bertie. Humboldt penguins are native to South America and are classed as vulnerable, with around 24,000 mature penguins left in the wild. Penguin chicks can weigh as little as 80 grams and teams regularly check their weight to ensure they are developing at the appropriate speed. Once they moult their grey baby feathers, they begin to venture outside and join the rest of the colony. Jen Carpenter, penguin team leader at Blair Drummond Safari Park, said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to welcome this year's chicks. 'It's always a joy to see the hard work of our penguin pairs pay off, and these little ones are getting the very best start to life. 'Every successful hatch is a step forward for the species, and we're proud to play our part. 'We can't wait to share their journey as they grow and eventually waddle out to meet the rest of the colony.' Humboldt penguins are classed as vulnerable in the wild, with populations declining due to habitat loss, overfishing, and climate change. The chicks have not been named yet, but followers can keep an eye on the Park's social media channels for the big name reveal, plus plenty of behind-the-scenes updates and milestones.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Safari park welcomes two newly hatched penguin chicks
Safari park staff are 'absolutely thrilled' to have welcomed two newly hatched penguin chicks into the world. Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirling said the Humboldt penguins hatched in April, after a 40-day incubation period, and are now being cared for by park keepers and their parents. They are living inside specially made nest boxes, meaning park visitors will not yet be able to see them, but park officials said they are growing quickly and are in good health. The first chick hatched on April 25 to parents Penny and Izzy, with the second just a few days later on April 29 to parents Pete and Bertie. Humboldt penguins are native to South America and are classed as vulnerable, with around 24,000 mature penguins left in the wild. Penguin chicks can weigh as little as 80 grams and teams regularly check their weight to ensure they are developing at the appropriate speed. Once they moult their grey baby feathers, they begin to venture outside and join the rest of the colony. Jen Carpenter, penguin team leader at Blair Drummond Safari Park, said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to welcome this year's chicks. 'It's always a joy to see the hard work of our penguin pairs pay off, and these little ones are getting the very best start to life. 'Every successful hatch is a step forward for the species, and we're proud to play our part. 'We can't wait to share their journey as they grow and eventually waddle out to meet the rest of the colony.' Humboldt penguins are classed as vulnerable in the wild, with populations declining due to habitat loss, overfishing, and climate change. The chicks have not been named yet, but followers can keep an eye on the Park's social media channels for the big name reveal, plus plenty of behind-the-scenes updates and milestones.
