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Rare Baby Penguin Hatches in Time for International African Penguin Awareness Day Celebration | People.com

The chick, which hatched at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, is a member of the endangered species celebrated on International African Penguin Awareness Day.

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Endangered Penguin Chick Hatches at National Aviary | Treehugger

A tiny endangered African penguin chick was recently born at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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Endangered African Penguin chick hatches at National Aviary | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

The penguin hatched on Sept. 28, just before International African Penguin Awareness Day, which is Oct 8.

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Endangered African penguin chick hatches at National Aviary | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

An adorable endangered African penguin chick hatched at the National Aviary.

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10 October events for Pittsburgh kids looking for excitement | Kidsburgh

Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary: Who-o-o’s looking for fun? This owl-themed Halloween party offers a full day of activities.

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63 kid-friendly fall events in Pittsburgh and beyond | Kidsburgh

Visit the National Aviary for events like Owl-O-Ween, International African Penguin Awareness Day, and more.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 16-18 | TribLIVE

At an Oktoberfest Brunch at the National Aviary, German cuisine will be prepared by Chef Josef Karst of Atria’s Specialty Catering.

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National Aviary’s Andean Condor chick gets new name, fledges the nest | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

It was a big day for the National Aviary's Andean Condor chick. The aviary revealed her name, and she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Newly Named Andean Condor Chick Makes Her Big Debut at the National Aviary | ZooBorns

The chick, one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the last year, was named by generous friends of the National Aviary. Today, she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Newly Named Andean Condor Chick Makes Her Big Debut at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

The chick, one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the last year, was named by generous friends of the National Aviary. Today, she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Maria’s Ideas Teaches Us to Paint a Spoonbill | Maria's Ideas

Learn how to paint a pink-hued beauty alongside Maria DeSimone Prascak and National Aviary Senior Education Trainer and Safety Specialist Jamie Travitz.

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BRAND-NEW FOREST FUN: It’s finally time to meet the new stinkin’ cute Striped Skunks (and help name them!), and other woodland creatures this fall ONLY at the National Aviary | National Aviary

During the Aviary’s latest seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples, find yourself wandering along tree-covered pathways, with cascading pumpkins around colorful photo opportunities for families and friends alike!

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Striped skunk sisters arrive at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The National Aviary is welcoming two new furry animal ambassadors to its collection of 500 birds and mammals -: striped skunk sisters.

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Is It OK to Befriend a Crow? We Asked Bird Experts | Martha Stewart

Here in the real world, these super-smart birds are unexpected stars of social media, where users on CrowTok show off the ways they connect with their local corvids.

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Little Stinkers: The Aviary Welcomes Baby Skunks, and You Can Help Name Them | Pittsburgh Magazine

The striped sisters will follow in their mother’s footsteps to become animal ambassadors.

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