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[World penguins Day Week Exclusive Lecture] The Lives of penguins at Sumida Aquarium ~Secrets of "Sumi-Pen" Revealed by Data Loggers~

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Wild Magellanic penguins

We will be giving a lecture on our data logger survey of penguins, which has been conducted since 2020*1, and on the research and surveys we have been conducting in Argentina since 2024. We will be inviting Associate Professor Takashi Yamamoto of the Department of Applied Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, who is conducting the research and surveys with us, to join us in a discussion with our Deputy Director Tomohiro Kakizaki and animal care staff Yukari Takashima. This is a must-see for fans, as we will be interpreting the behavior of the penguins living at our aquarium from data, addressing questions such as "Which penguins swims the most at Sumida Aquarium?" and "Which two penguins look like they might become a couple?" Please relax and enjoy the event with some mate tea, which is commonly drunk in Argentina.

*1 A device equipped with a camera and sensors that can record various data such as location information and speed. It is used to record information about the ecology of animals and the surrounding environment.

* Click here for details on "The Penguin Passion Party!" for World penguins Day*

Program details

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  • Date and time

    Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

  • Venue

    5th Floor Aqua Academy

  • Participation fee

    2,000 yen (tax included)

    *Aquarium admission fee not included. Yerba Mate tea included.

  • Capacity

    30 people (first-come, first-served)

  • How to participate

    Please purchase your tickets in advance from this page before participating.

  • Instructor

    [Associate Professor Yoshihito Yamamoto, Department of Applied Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University]

    This research focuses on the behavior and ecology of birds and mammals, particularly their adaptations to their environment. Using bio-logging*2, they are attempting to unravel the mysteries of animals. In recent years, they have conducted research at a Magellanic penguins breeding ground in Argentina. They also work on behavioral monitoring and environmental enrichment*3 research by attaching data loggers to animals in aquariums and zoos in Japan.

    *2 A research method that involves attaching small measuring devices (data loggers) with various sensors to animals to acquire information such as their behavior and habitat.

    *3 To improve the welfare of captive animals, devise breeding environments that are tailored to their behavioral and ecological characteristics.