In Tokyo, NHK WORLD-JAPAN has highlighted an attraction that is captivating visitors with its charm: an aquarium that houses 50 Magellanic penguins. The video showcases the meticulous care the aquarium staff take in maintaining the penguins’ well-being, from preparing their meals with fresh mackerel to the keepers’ ability to recognize each bird by name. The penguins are fed at scheduled times, and their health is monitored through careful observation, including analyzing their droppings as part of the daily maintenance routine.
- Magellanic penguins are a popular attraction at a Tokyo aquarium.
- The aquarium has 50 individual penguins, each with its own name.
- Keepers prepare fresh mackerel for the penguins, carefully inspecting for any damage.
- Feeding time is at 1:30 p.m., with keepers calling out penguins by name and tracking the amount of fish each penguin consumes.
- Keepers can distinguish each penguin quickly, a skill essential for their role.
- Post-feeding tasks include an hourly cleaning routine and a check on the penguins’ health by examining their droppings.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
“Overall, we rate NHK World-Japan Left-Center biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.”
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