The only population of Antarctic penguins in Guangzhou lay eggs!
On October 12th, reporters learned from Grandview Aquarium that Antarctic penguins are experiencing their breeding season now. So far, the penguins have laid a total of six eggs, and the penguin parents are taking turns incubating them. Back in December 2022, Grandview Aquarium successfully bred three Antarctic penguins for the first time, marking a historic achievement for the region by being the first to have Antarctic penguins born in Guangzhou. This confirms that Grandview Aquarium has met the conditions and requirements for the natural breeding of Antarctic penguins.
It is reported that the breeding season for Antarctic penguins runs from September to January of the following year, with the incubation period typically lasting between 35 to 38 days. The penguin babies will likely hatch in mid to late November.
To ensure the egg-laying of the penguins, caretakers provide the Antarctic penguins with scientifically formulated nutrition and a suitable rearing environment, including "luxurious private quarters". To guarantee the health and safety of each penguin during the incubation, a significant amount of goose eggshells is needed for nesting. The caretakers have also built high-quality breeding nests for the penguins, with these goose eggshells being considered "valuable currency" in the breeding of Antarctic penguins.
To provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the penguin breeding story, Grandview Aquarium and Grandview Penguin Snow World have set up educational classes focused on penguin breeding. Guests not only have the chance to observe the adorable sight of penguin parents taking turns incubating their eggs, but they can also learn about the growth and breeding of polar animals.
Source :Lingnan on the Cloud
快来围观！广州唯一南极企鹅种群生蛋了！
10月12日，记者从正佳极地海洋世界了解到，目前是南极企鹅繁育季，该地企鹅已累计产卵6枚，企鹅爸妈正在轮流值守孵化中。早在2022年12月，正佳极地海洋世界即首次成功繁育三只南极企鹅，让广州地区诞生南极企鹅打破零的纪录，印证了广州正佳极地海洋世界已达到南极企鹅自然繁育所需的条件和饲养要求。
据悉，每年9月到次年1月是南极企鹅的繁育季，孵化期通常为35天-38天。本次繁育的企鹅宝宝预计会在11月中下旬破壳。
为了确保企鹅顺利产卵，保育员为南极企鹅们提供了科学的营养配餐和饲养环境，也为其搭建起“豪华单间”。而为了确保每只企鹅的孵化过程健康安全，在企鹅繁育过程中需要大量的鹅卵石筑巢，保育员们也为企鹅建造了优质的繁育巢穴，这些鹅卵石可谓是南极企鹅繁育过程中的“硬通货”。
为了让前来游玩的大小游客能更深入地了解企鹅繁育故事，正佳极地海洋世界、正佳企鹅冰雪世界纷纷开设了企鹅繁育科普小课堂。游客不仅有机会围观企鹅爸妈轮流值守孵蛋的可爱画面，还能在游玩过程中掌握极地动物的生长繁育知识。
文、图｜记者 刘星彤 通讯员 魏双双
译 | 林佳岱
审 | 赵凡
