Sea World Orlando is now the home to two rockhopper penguins. The penguins are born with a downy feathers that will eventually be shed in favor of the familiar crowns of adult rockhoppers.


Sea World Orlando is now the home to two rockhopper penguins. The penguins are born with a downy feathers that will eventually be shed in favor of the familiar crowns of adult rockhoppers.



Tembikai, meaning watermelon, was born on January 29th of this year. He weighed 13 lbs at birth and is now up to 30 lbs. He is a Malaya tapir which is an endangered species.
Read about the Malaya tapir’s relative the Brazilian tapir at Animal Fact Guide.