Aquarium, African penguin and New England

New England Aquarium penguins have a new 'retirement' area. Take a look at the new habitat
Penguins now have a place to go as they get older. More than half of the New England Aquarium’s African penguin colony has met or surpassed their typical life expectancy of 10 – 15 years in the wild. With that in mind, the staff began to modify the exhibit last year to make it more comfortable for the birds in their advanced age.
New England Aquarium builds retirement home for aging penguins
The geriatric penguins will enjoy peace and quiet on their own private island. The post New England Aquarium builds retirement home for aging penguins appeared first on Boston.com.
Watch: Geriatric penguins get new ‘retirement island’ at New England Aquarium
Some of the penguins at the aquarium are in their 30s, which is double the normal life expectancy of African penguins in the wild.
Geriatric Penguins Settle Into New 'Retirement Home' at New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium in Boston expanded their penguin habitat after “more than half” of the colony met or surpassed the species’ typical life expectancy in the wild, the aquarium said on March 12.
'Assisted living': New England Aquarium creates new space for senior penguins
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These senior Penguins also get to enjoy a special diet of hydrated fish and receive daily medical treatments, such as eyedrops, foot treatments, and even acupuncture to make their
New England Aquarium staff create senior-friendly island for aging penguins
Some of the penguins at the New England Aquarium are in their 30s, which is two to three times the average life expectancy.
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