Humboldt penguins face a high risk of extinction in the wild. Breeding recommendations for Sharkbait and John Henry were approved by coordinators of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species ...

Humboldt penguins are considered a vulnerable species, the zoo said, and face extinction in the wild. The zoo said it is part of a conservation effort to breed genetically diverse penguins.

“The birth of a vulnerable species such as the Humboldt penguins is incredibly important for these conservation efforts since they face a high risk of extinction in the wild.” Updates about ...