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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•4 min saved

Rare Emperor Penguin Chick Hatches at SeaWorld San Diego After 13-Year Wait

SeaWorld San Diego celebrates the hatching of an emperor penguin chick, a rare and precious occasion for the threatened species. The chick needed assistance to hatch due to a beak malformation. SeaWorld is asking the public to help name the chick from three options: Pearl, Pandora, and Astrid. Emperor penguins are listed as a threatened species due to the loss of Antarctic sea ice and rising sea levels caused by climate change, which affects their breeding and survival.

via USA TODAY|

#climate-change #emperor-penguin #endangered-species

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

Public Invited to Name Rare Emperor Penguin Chick Hatched at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is inviting the public to help name its first emperor penguin chick in over a decade. The female chick, born on September 12, is a significant event for both the species and the park. The three name choices are "Pearl," "Pandora," and "Astrid," each holding special significance. The public can vote until October 31, and the name will be announced on November 1. Emperor penguins are considered threatened due to the loss of Antarctic ice.

via Fox News|

#animals #emperor-penguin #naming-contest

business2 years ago•1 min saved

SeaWorld San Diego Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Rent

SeaWorld San Diego is facing a lawsuit from the city of San Diego, claiming that the theme park owes $12.23 million in unpaid rent, penalties, and interest on city-owned property. The city attorney announced the lawsuit on behalf of San Diego taxpayers, stating that SeaWorld's attempts to shift their financial obligations to the taxpayers will not be tolerated. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. earned $1.7 billion in revenue last year, and the theme park must pay a minimum of $10.4 million per year, plus a 3% surcharge, under the terms of its lease agreement with the city. The city council voted in May to sue the corporation, and a notice of default was sent last month. SeaWorld representatives expressed hope for a resolution, highlighting their long-standing partnership with the city.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

#business #city-owned-property #lawsuit

animal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Beloved San Diego sea lion, Freeway, dies at SeaWorld.

Freeway, the rescued sea lion known for roaming around San Diego, has died due to a progressive disease despite extensive treatment. SeaWorld San Diego announced the news and paid tribute to the adventurous sea lion who won the hearts of San Diegans. Freeway was rescued last year after he was found on a busy freeway and was transported to SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Center for rehabilitation. The park did not specify what the disease was but said that the team made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize him. Tributes to Freeway poured in on social media.

via The Guardian US|

#animal-news #freeway #rescue

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Farewell to Freeway: Southern California's Beloved Sea Lion Passes Away.

Freeway, a sea lion who gained fame for wandering onto a busy freeway in San Diego, has died. SeaWorld San Diego said the animal was euthanized due to a progressive disease that caused his health to deteriorate over time. Freeway had been rescued and rehabilitated by SeaWorld after being found on the freeway median in January 2022. He was released back into the ocean in February but was found wandering again in May and was taken back to SeaWorld. California's sea lions are protected under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

via NBC News|

#animals #euthanized #freeway