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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | People Magazine Online

Marge hatched at Pittsburgh's National Aviary in January, and she is the first chick for penguin parents Buddy and Holly.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | CBS Cleveland

Meet Marge! A new baby penguin has joined the flock at the National Aviary, and she's a symbol of hope for an endangered species.

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It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announces gender, name of African Penguin chick | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

It’s a girl! Pittsburgh’s National Aviary announced Tuesday the gender of its newest endangered African Penguin, as well as its name: Marge.

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Announces Name and Gender of Endangered African Penguin Chick | National Aviary News

Named in honor of a generous donor’s mother, the little penguin’s name was revealed in an adorable video released by the National Aviary.

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National Aviary Research: Water Quality and Songbird Survival | BirdsCaribbean

National Aviary Director of Conservation and Field Research Dr. Steve Latta has been studying the Louisiana Waterthrush for more than a decade.

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Pitt Peregrines Welcome St. Paddy’s Egg | PittWire

The latest pair to make their home at Pitt are Morela—named after the Polish word for apricot, due to her coloring—and Ecco.

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Falcon lays first egg of 2021 atop Cathedral of Learning | Post Gazette

The peregrine falcon female, Morela, laid her first egg of the year at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday.

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Wild peregrine falcon lays first egg at Cathedral of Learning nest in Oakland | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting at the Cathedral of Learning in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh has laid her first egg of 2021.

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Atop Pitt’s Cathedral Of Learning Lays First Egg | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

A wild peregrine falcon nesting way up high in the Cathedral of Learning has laid its first egg.

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National Aviary announces arrival of falcon egg at Cathedral of Learning nest | WTAE - ABC Pittsburgh

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh announced Thursday that there is a new egg in the nest at the Cathedral of Learning.

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New Aviary Insider Tour Lets You Experience Nature From Home | WESA

The “Aviary Insider Tour” is a 30-minute exploration of the National Aviary's habitats and animals, including close-up views of the birds.

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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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