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Girl power at the National Aviary | NEXTPittsburgh

After conducting a DNA feather test, officials confirmed this week that the African Penguin chick that hatched at the National Aviary on Jan. 3 is female.

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National Aviary’s newest penguin named after soon-to-be centenarian | TribLIVE

Marge hatched on January 3. A DNA feather test was performed and determined the chick is female.

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

It’s a girl! The National Aviary today announced the sex and name of the newest addition to the flock: an endangered African Penguin chick that hatched on January 3.

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From the icebox to the ‘burg: Kane woman has penguin namesake | Bradford Era

Kane is known as the “icebox of Pennsylvania.” It seems only fitting then that the newest endangered African Penguin chick at The National Aviary in Pittsburgh shares her name — yes, it’s a girl! — with a Kane resident.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | WNKY - CBS Bowling Green

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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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | Yahoo! News Canada

According to the National Aviary, there are just 13,000 pairs of African penguins left in the wild, so Marge's birth is significant.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | One News Page Australia

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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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | Yahoo! News

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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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | Yahoo! News

Marge is the eleventh African penguin to hatch at the aviary and the first chick for parents Buddy and Holly.

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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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Sister Skunk Name Results Are IN! | National Aviary

The entire two-round naming contest highlighted just how much people truly care about the National Aviary: raising more $2,500 in 2.5 weeks, and increasing September Guest and Member attendance at the Aviary by 40% compared to past years.

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The National Aviary receives prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums | Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

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The Expert’s Guide to Helping Injured Birds During the Fall Migration | National Geographic

Every year billions of birds die from glass window collisions, or from house cat attacks. These incidents can be avoided, and injured birds can be taken care of.

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If You Hear “Kis-Ka-Dee,” Look Up Because Experts Say You May Have a Rare Visitor in Your Yard | Yahoo Life

But avid birdwatchers know that every region also has birds that are far less common—and that makes spotting one an extra memorable experience no matter how old you are.

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Musical Parking Chairs featuring the National Aviary’s Own Cathy Schlott! | The YaJagoff Podcast

Musical Parking Chairs? Yep! And a skunk and Blue Zone Food! Now THAT’s a show description!

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