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For the first time in 13 years, an emperor penguin chick has hatched at SeaWorld San Diego.

from the Southern California theme park, the emperor penguin chick was hatched on Sept. 12. The new addition has been healthy on her steady diet of fish and “fish milkshakes,” the

Park officials said SeaWorld is the only place in the Western Hemisphere where emperor penguins can be found outside Antarctica, according to the television station. The species has a threatened designation under the Endangered Species Act. “Bringing this chick into the world and ensuring her well-being and survival around the clock has been a very rewarding process for me and the entire SeaWorld Aviculture team,” Justin Brackett, curator of birds at SeaWorld San Diego, told. “Every decision regarding her well-being was made with the upmost care and consideration by our expert team and veterinary staff. We are looking forward to learning more about her and watching her unique personality develop as she continues to grow.

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