Roof-Top Advenure: Rudi and Blümchen, Newborn Penguins, Thrill at Ozeaneum's Summit - Baby Penguins - Rudi and Blossoms Thrive on the Coast of the Deep
In a delightful turn of events, two Humboldt penguin chicks named Rudi and Blümchen have made their public debut at the Ozeaneum in Stralsund, Germany. The chicks, who are currently different in appearance from their parents, sport gray, fluffy chick feathers instead of the usual black and white stripes on their chest.
The Humboldt penguins, native to South America, are severely threatened in their natural habitat. The Ozeaneum, with its focus on marine life conservation, aims to raise awareness about the destruction of the Humboldt penguins' habitat. All the penguins at the Ozeaneum, including Rudi, Blümchen, and the famous Alexandra, are Humboldt penguins.
Alexandra, who was made a godmother by former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU), is not related to Rudi and Blümchen. The chicks were previously housed behind the scenes to learn to take fish from human hand and lose their fear of humans. Rudi, the male chick, is more bold, while Blümchen, the female, is more reserved.
This is the first penguin offspring at the Ozeaneum in two years. Unfortunately, a third penguin chick hatched in April from a different pair and has since died. The cause of the chick's death is currently under investigation.
The Ozeaneum houses 13 penguins in total, including the breeding rock and the 120,000-liter underwater area. Visitors can now see Rudi and Blümchen exploring the outdoor enclosure on the rooftop terrace.
For those interested in learning more about the Ozeaneum or its staff, direct contact or checking the official website or social media for updates may be necessary. Stralsund, where the Ozeaneum is located, was part of Merkel's long-standing constituency.
- Visitors to the Ozeaneum in Stralsund, especially those interested in Humboldt penguins, can now witness the public debut of the chicks Rudi and Blümchen, who, unlike their parents, display gray, fluffy feathers instead of the typical black and white stripes.
- The recent addition of Rudi and Blümchen to the Ozeaneum's Humboldt penguin enclosure is a significant step in raising awareness about the conservation of these severely threatened South American penguins, as the Ozeaneum works to protect them amidst the destruction of their natural habitat.
