Have you ever visited the zoo and noticed some of the penguins wearing plastic bracelets around their flippers? Have you wondered why penguins are donning such a seemingly odd accessory? Well, there is a lot more to it than meets the eye – in fact, each bracelet has an important purpose in helping to preserve our beloved penguins.
What is the purpose of penguin bracelets in zoos?
Penguin bracelets have become a popular addition to zoos around the world. They are special wristbands that can be linked to a penguin's microchip and provide an interactive way for visitors to learn about the penguins at a zoo.Â
By wearing the bracelet and passing by a reader, information about that particular penguin’s profile will be displayed on screens in the projectors located in multiple areas of the zoo. This allows visitors to explore the different characteristics of each penguin, learn more about its background, and even follow it through its daily tasks or travels around the zoo. It's certainly an innovative way to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures!
How do penguins wear ID bracelets in zoos without taking them off or getting hurt by them?
Penguins ID bracelets allow zookeepers to easily identify penguins. But how do they wear the bracelets without hurting themselves or taking them off? In most cases, the bracelets are made from solid materials like rubber and thread, which are non-toxic and difficult for a penguin to chew on or pull apart. The bracelet is put together in such a way that penguins can't take it off without assistance and the comfortable material allows them to swim and walk around freely.
What types of ID bracelets do zoos use on their penguins and why?
Zoos' animal ID bracelets typically use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID). By affixing small RFID tags to the feet of their penguin populations, zoos can track their movements in a way that wasn’t possible before. This helps the zookeepers determine which penguins belong where and get an accurate count of the population each day.Â
It also helps identify any problems early, like if a penguin is getting harassed or straying too far away from the flock. With these tags, zookeepers can not only ensure the safety of the penguins but also keep better tabs on the health and activities of each individual bird.
While penguins are kept safe in zoos, a lot of them face dire challenges in the wild. Fahlo’s animal tracking bracelets aid penguin conservation efforts. A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Global Penguin Society, the first and only international organization dedicated exclusively to the conservation of the world's 18 penguin species. Your purchase will help their conservation, and secure a future for penguins in a rapidly changing world.