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This is Ernest Shackleton. He lives at the Detroit Zoo and is a very cute penguin chick

Detroit Zoo king penguin chick is 7 months old

Detroit Zoo introduces king penguin chick Ernest Shackleton. (Detroit Zoo)

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is officially introducing a new king penguin chick.

Ernest Shackleton was born on August and recently turned 7 months old. The happy ball of fluff weighs over 35 pounds, which is more than his parents weigh.

He’s also very cute. Cuteness might be subjective, but I mean, look at that little face and those little feathers. He looks pretty cute to me.

Ernest Shackleton is living behind-the-scenes at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center for now. He’s expected to join the rest of the waddle after he finishes molting and has the protection of waterproof feathers.

The zoo said it will post more updates on Facebook.

Detroit Zoo introduces king penguin chick Ernest Shackleton. (Detroit Zoo)

Let us introduce you to Ernest Shackleton! 🐧 🩵 This handsome ball of fluff hatched on to the scene in August 2023. Now...

Posted by Detroit Zoo on Thursday, March 7, 2024

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