The Vancouver Aquarium’s four African penguins will be leaving the nest soon and moving to a larger colony in Edmonton.
A release from the aquarium says the move, which will happen next month, will further efforts to address population declines of the endangered species.
“It’s very important for them to live in a bigger colony,” said marine mammal trainer Madison Jean.
While the aquarium would not disclose which facility the penguins — named Hope, Lillooet, Steveston and Saltspring — are heading to, they say it is home to a larger colony of about 17 penguins participating in a breeding program.
Vancouver Aquarium’s 4 African penguins moving to Alberta18 hours ago
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Penguins Hope, Lillooet, Steveston, and Saltspring will
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