Featured Image Credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium By: Sarah Sharkey After a recent fundraiser at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the staff prepared a special treat for its supporters. The fundraiser was called “Giving Tuesday.” The proceeds from the fundraiser were used to help support research and care activities at the aquarium. The staff wanted to convey the…
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Two Penguins Celebrate Their 27th Anniversary Together
Featured Image: Georgia Aquarium By: Sarah Sharkey Earlier this year, two African penguins celebrated an anniversary at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The two penguins celebrated 27 years in style by taking a walk down memory lane at the aquarium. Like many other penguin species, African penguins typically mate for life. Charlie and Lizzy at…
Read MoreCoco the Dolphin Turns One!
Featured Image: Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal By: Sarah Sharkey Coco the dolphin recently celebrated her first birthday in style at The Mirage’s Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. She was born on July 17, 2017 to mother, Huff n Puff. Huff n Puff was also born in the same habitat in 2001….
Read MoreTwo boys Have an Amazing Interaction With Abby the Sea Otter
Featured Image: www.montereybayaquarium.org By: Sarah Sharkey A toy car was the spark that connected a sea otter and two children at the Monterey Bay Aquarium earlier this year. The otter, Abby, spotted a small yellow car zooming around the edge of its tank. The tiny car was in the hands of two small boys. The…
Read MoreA Baby Chick Was Born on World Penguin Day!
Featured Image Source. By: Sarah Sharkey Earlier this year, an African black-footed penguin was born on World Penguin Day. The special day was April 25th. The young chick hatched at the OdySea Aquarium in Arizona. The chick is the first to be naturally hatched at the aquarium, so it was a special day for the…
Read MoreScientists Discover a New Shark Hotspot
Featured Image Source. By: Sarah Sharkey Researchers recently tracked Great White Sharks around their Pacific territories. The sharks lead them to a new habitat area that seems to be crucial for Great White Sharks. The tagging effort has been happening for over a decade, but the yearly journey to the middle of the ocean left…
Read MoreEight Penguins Make Their Home in Saudi Arabia
Featured Image Source. By: Sarah Sharkey Earlier this year, penguins were introduced in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The Humboldt penguins were welcomed into their new home at the Fakieh Aquarium in Jeddah. The penguins were born in Peru but made the overseas journey with ease. The penguins range from 2 to 4 years…
Read MoreA Royal Baby Penguin is Born at the Columbus Zoo
Featured Image Source. By: Sarah Sharkey Earlier this year, a royal baby penguin made her graceful entrance into this world. Her full name is “Her Majesty Gertrude Sprinkle-bottom” but people call her Gertrude. The Humboldt penguin chick was born in February at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. The young penguin is the 30th chick to…
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