Summary
Twenty penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in New York were moved indoors due to extremely cold weather. The penguins, native to warm climates, cannot handle the freezing temperatures caused by an Arctic cold front hitting the area.
Key Facts
- The Long Island Aquarium brought their penguins inside because it got too cold.
- Temperatures in Riverhead, Long Island dropped to 20 degrees below zero.
- The U.S. National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory due to the chill.
- The penguins at the aquarium are South African black-footed penguins that prefer warmer climates.
- These penguins already spend nights indoors, so they are comfortable with the indoor setting.
- Guests can still see the penguins inside through special programs.
- The penguins have features like waterproof feathers and flippers, suited for swimming.
- A storm is expected to bring snow and strong winds to eastern Long Island.
