7 African penguins die at Florida aquarium, authorities say they may never know why

Seven penguins have suddenly died at a Florida aquarium and authorities, so far, have been unable to figure out the cause.

Seven penguins have suddenly died at a Florida aquarium and authorities, so far, have been unable to figure out the cause. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay announced the seven mysterious deaths in a social media post on Thursday, July 8, saying they will “leave no stone unturned in our efforts to understand the tragic course of events,” but admitting that the cause of death to the seven African Penguins may never be known. “It is with heavy hearts that The Florida Aquarium announces the passing of seven of our African penguins,” the aquarium said in their statement. “At this time the cause of death is unknown and under examination … The Aquarium’s remaining penguins are receiving around the clock observation and care, and we remain cautiously optimistic.” The Florida Aquarium said that it has provided world-class care to a colony of African penguins since 2006 and that they have long been advocates for the conservation of the species.