Friday, 8 January 2010

Penguin Chick Born at Natureland in Lincolnshire


Now here's a piece of heart-warming news to take the chill off this sub-zero weather!. A baby penguin has been born at Natureland, Skegness - the first chick for 15 years.
The chick - who is yet to be named, hatched just before Christmas and has so far been well looked after by its parents, Pip and Pepsi. Duncan Yeadon, Director at Natureland has explained that the parents are taking it in turns to feed the chick and are keeping it warm in the cold weather. 
But at the moment Duncan has said they are trying not to disturb the family, as penguins can abandon chicks if they feel threatened - plus this is the first chick the pair have had.

Natureland are welcoming suggestions for naming the little penguin. So far names suggested by BBC Lincolnshire's Breakfast Show include Polar, Paintpot and Pingu.
Suggest a name for the chick by emailing info@skegnessnatureland.co.uk

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