During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisionexperts and drivers highlighted the birth of six offspring humboldt penguinan achievement linked to the conservation efforts of this species threatened by the climate changethe overfishing and the loss of their habitat.
During the broadcast, the hosts of the program highlighted the positive impact of La Aurora Zoo both in conservation and in the visitor experience.
“This definitely generates a lot of emotion in the visitors and they are very beautiful, very friendly,” they commented.
They also highlighted the perception of care for animals. “It is clear that the people who work in this place take care of them and give them adequate food,” they noted. In the analysis they highlighted the importance of the zoo as a family and educational space. “We Guatemalans have the opportunity to go, we are going to see the zoo and enjoy these two new members,” they indicated.
Likewise, they emphasized the management of the park.
“It is a clear example because from La Aurora Zoo we really only receive good news and that is happy,” they stated.
The drivers they also remembered the role of the enclosure in the protection of species. “The zoo has been a fundamental place for the care of many of the species that are at risk,” they highlighted.
Zoo explains process and conservation
In the report, Yousef Talgi, technical manager of the La Aurora Zooexplained the process of reproduction and care of the offspring.
“The incubation of these eggs lasted between 40 and 42 days and the rearing by the parents is still active, even though they are already four months old,” he stated.
He added that this behavior is typical of the species. “This is normal since they are species that are very altricial, which need a lot of parental care,” he indicated. He also explained the reproductive dynamics of these animals. “Humboldt penguins are monogamous, they generally pair up and make a pair for reproduction,” he noted.
For her part, Gabriela Galindo, marketing manager of the zoo, highlighted the value of the achievement.
“For us this achievement is very important because the species is in serious danger of extinction,” he stated.
“We are always looking for initiatives that support the conservation of this species. So having six offspring strengthens this intention,” he added.. Currently, the population of penguins in the zoo amounts to 21 copiesand the other offspring will be presented progressively.
Humboldt penguin: species at risk
He humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) lives on the coasts of Peru and Chile and faces threats such as climate changethe overfishing and the loss of their habitat.
Among its features:
- They form couples for life
- They weigh between 3 and 4.5 kilos
- They live up to 15 years in freedom
- They feed on fish, octopuses and squid.
- They have two reproductive seasons a year
The young are distinguished by not having the black mark on the chest that characterizes the adults.
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