First try at penguin breeding fails, says zoo
CBC News
Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:10 PM MT
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2012 11:54 AM MT
The zoo's Penguin Plunge features 46 of the flightless birds in a $24.5-million complex. (Calgary Zoo)
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Calgary Zoo officials say their first attempt at breeding penguins hasn't worked.
In September, one of the penguins laid an egg. A few days ago, keepers saw that penguin moving around. The egg fell off her feet, cracked and was knocked into a pool.
When zoo keepers retrieved it they discovered the egg had never been viable, but officials say this is a positive first step towards successful breeding behaviour.
The zoo's Penguin Plunge opened in February. It features 46 of the flightless birds in a $24.5-million complex located just inside the main entrance of the zoo.
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