A new baby emperor penguin has hatched at SeaWorld San Diego, marking the first birth of an emperor penguin in the United States in 13 years. The female chick hatched on September 12, 2023, after a 72-hour incubation period.
Emperor penguins are the largest penguin species in the world, and they are known for their incredible resilience in harsh Antarctic conditions. However, climate change and other threats are causing the emperor penguin population to decline.