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DNA Web Team | Mar 29, 2017, 05:31 PM IST
1.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
Eight penguins, including five females, were procured from Coex Aquarium in Seoul on July 26 and brought to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (popularly known as Byculla zoo) here. Image courtesy: DNA
2.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
However, the Zoo lost a penguin named Dory in October 2016 due to some bacterial infection. Image courtesy: DNA
3.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
The remaining seven Humboldt penguins housed in a permanent enclosure at the Byculla Zoo, have been on public viewing since Mrch 18, 2017 onwards, according to civic officials. Image courtesy: DNA
4.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
The remaining penguins have now been kept in the permanent enclosure, which is spread over 1,800 sq ft and consists of a water pool, accommodation area, air handling units and a chiller system to maintain temperatures between 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. Image courtesy: DNA
5.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
According to Sanjay Tripathi, director of Byculla zoo were shifted to the enclosure only after ensuring a conducive ambience. Image courtesy: DNA
6.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
Madhumita Kale, the head veterinarian who is in charge of the penguins, said, "Apart from chasing laser lights, another activity that the penguins love involves playing with brightly coloured rings and balls that have been provided to them in their enclosure." Image courtesy: DNA
7.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
"The penguins are fed twice a day, once in the morning around 8.30 and the second time around at 3.30 pm. The penguins are also undergoing regular health checkups", Kale said. Image courtesy: DNA
8.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
Dr Neha Shah, who is also part of the Byculla Zoo's team, said,"We make it a point to ensure that the activities conducted for them are not repeated, and that each time some new element is introduced, all the seven penguins are involved." Image courtesy: DNA
9.Humboldt penguins in Byculla Zoo
Dr. Neha Shah added, "A lot of attention is being paid to keep the penguins in perfect condition". Image courtesy: DNA
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