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Reckless Rockhopper Penguin Chick

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Just 33 days old today, this fluffy Rockhopper Penguin chick calls the St. Louis Zoo home. Hatched and initially cared for by its parents, the chick was temporarily moved to a special area after it started living up to its name and dangerously hopping from rock to rock. Apparently climbing rocks can be dangerous, even for a baby Rockhopper. The young chick will be returned to its Penguin & Puffin Coast habitat once its swimming feathers grow-in.

Thanks to ZooBorns reader Katie T. for the heads up

5 responses to “Reckless Rockhopper Penguin Chick”

  1. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    So sweet — handsome little bird too.

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  2. Linda Carruth Avatar
    Linda Carruth

    It’s times like these that I want her job. I could cuddle with him/her all day.

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  3. synapse Avatar
    synapse

    Sounds like an Ubuntu release.

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  4. Aoife Avatar
    Aoife

    I WANT THAT JOB!
    Sigh. Herding professors just isn’t that fun. Sigh.

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  5. Adrienne Avatar
    Adrienne

    What fun. I like how he looks at her for reassurance when he’s on the scale.

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