First-ever dips by a penguin chick have been captured on camera.
In East Yorkshire's Sewerby Hall and Gardens, close to Bridlington, parents Sigsbee and Twinnie witnessed their chick leave the safety of the nest and jump.
John Pickering, chief zookeeper, exclaimed: "We're thrilled to see the chick take its first swim. I have no doubt that our guests will find this to be a unique sight. ".
On April 8, a chick from the Humboldt region was born.
The parents of the animal are extremely proud to see their child developing and beginning to explore the enclosure, Mr. Pickering continued. " .
Once its sex is established, the Humboldt chick will be given a name, he said.
Until it loses its baby feathers and the shape of its head is obvious, keepers are unable to determine whether it is a male or female.
One of the oldest Humboldt penguins in the world, Rosie, the chick's grandmother, passed away in March, a few weeks shy of turning 33, and her passing made international headlines.
The attraction claims that her grandchild is already proving to be very popular with zoo visitors.
Humboldts are native to South America and are considered "vulnerable to extinction" due to their long lifespan in the wild.
