Penguins are born through in vitro fertilization

Dr. O'Brien hopes, the success of penguin 184 will be a stepping stone to developing the number of other endangered penguins.

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The first penguin was born in vitro fertilization method was born in the Sea World in the city of San Diego, California, USA 12 weeks ago. This is considered a great success of science in preserving and diversifying this endangered animal species.

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Penguin penguin number 184.

Last week, the first images of penguin bearing 184 were officially announced to the public. Dr. Justine O'Brien, scientific director of the Sea World Center, said the goal of this project is to study bio-breeding methods to control the health of the central penguin population. mind as in the wild world.

The female Magellan penguin can now eat fish instead of hand fertilizing as before. In addition, it was also able to integrate with other commonly born penguins.

Dr. O'Brien hopes, the success of 184 will be a stepping stone to developing the number of endangered penguins. It is known that oil spills, shrinking food sources and climate change are the reasons why the number of penguins has decreased significantly.