Penguin youngsters conquered Stralsunder roof terrace-Rudi and flowers are there!

Penguin youngsters conquered Stralsunder roof terrace-Rudi and flowers are there!

Ozeaneum in Stralsund, Deutschland - A fresh wind blows over the roof terrace of the oceanum in Stralsund. There the small Humboldt Penguinküken Rudi and Blümchen saw the light of the audience for the first time and have recently been conquering the hearts of the animal lovers. The two were allowed to slip about two months ago after they had spent 42 days in the egg. Now explore your surroundings curiously and show what it means to be a penguin and thus become part of this charming animal species.

While the chicks with their gray feather dress stand out from the older peers who are currently in the Mauser, it quickly becomes clear that both young animals have their own being. Little Rudi brings a lot of cheek, while flower acts rather reserved and shy. Originally, the two were kept behind the scenes to get used to people. Now you can discover the roof terrace under the watchful eyes of visitors. Incidentally, the penguins are not related and have created a family -friendly environment for themselves. [Ndr] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/pommern/pomuinkueken-nun-auf-dachterasse-deanums- zu-zu-zu-zu-wald-304.html) reports that the first gene analyzes identified their gender: rudi is a male, flower is one Female.

one of four

The two penguin deculates are part of an exciting spring in the oceanum, because overall the team around the brood rock in Stralsund was allowed to raise four chicks. While Rudi and Blümchen are the first to show themselves to the visitors: the other two remain behind the scenes to add something in weight and size. The oceanum has tried brood care for the endangered Humboldt penguins in recent years and has been celebrating the first offspring in two years. German Sea Museum emphasizes that the chicks also need to grow a little more before they dare to jump into the large water basin.

In the Ozeaneum, a total of 13 Humboldt penguins now live, who enjoy a huge underwater area of 120,000 liters and a lovingly designed brood rock. Here the habitat is perfect for a species that is very threatened in its natural habitat in South America. Breeding in a protected environment is an important step to ensure the survival of these fragile species.

fascination penguin

In addition, it turns out that the young animals appear on their shy and can be recognized by the clear youth plumage that the adults are not yet striking black and white breast strips. After all, the breeding season for the Humboldt penguins takes about 40 days in which the parents always have a watchful eye on their offspring. Overall, the breeding of penguins is an exciting process that not only requires knowledge, but also the dedication of employees in the oceanum who really take care of these fascinating creatures.

The penguins in the oceanum are part of an outstanding maintenance project that deals with breeding and protecting these charming animals. Visitors: Inside, further experiences can look forward to Rudi, Blümchen and their fellow species. The oceanum in Stralsund has certainly proven a good hand not only to secure the young penguin, but also to make it available to the public!