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2 African penguin chicks hatch at National Aviary | KDKA News

The aviary says the first chick hatched on Feb. 7 and weighed 60.5 grams, which is about as much as the standard pack of gum. The younger sibling hatched a few days later on Feb. 10, weighing around 55 grams.

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Welcome! National Aviary welcomes two baby chicks | Audacy

The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side is “overjoyed” to welcome the arrival of two baby penguins.

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National Aviary welcomes 2 African Penguin chicks | WPXI

Two additional African Penguin chicks hatched in early February, which Aviary officials say marks “another incredible step towards saving the newly up-listed Critically Endangered species from the brink of extinction.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Welcomes Two African Penguin Chicks | Pittsburgh Magazine

New birds have taken up residence at the National Aviary: two unnamed African Penguin chicks.

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Welcome Two African Penguin Chicks! | National Aviary

The National Aviary is overjoyed to share some WADDLE-FUL NEWS: the arrival of not one but TWO additional African Penguin chicks!

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National Aviary to take over Shady Side Academy middle school | TribeLIVE

A Shady Side Academy alumnus is helping the National Aviary find a nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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National Aviary welcomes 10 new animal ambassadors | WPXI

The National Aviary is welcoming 10 animal ambassadors into its family.

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | MSN

The aviary says it's already home to more than 500 animals, and the new species highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems. 

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | CBS News

Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary, and most of them aren't birds.

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National Aviary getting new avian conservation center | CBS News

The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with National Aviary executive director Cheryl Tracy about the new facility.

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The National Aviary Welcomes 10 NEW Animal Ambassadors! | National Aviary

Seven new species are joining the National Aviary family, including mammals and reptiles, and they highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems.

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local | WPXI

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

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Jungle Creatures and Fantastic Features: Flamingos | Phipps Conservatory

With help from the National Aviary, we’ll look at how Phipps flamingos compare to the real-life creatures they represent!

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Pitt falcon fledglings fly the Cathedral of Learning coop, but likely linger in Oakland | 90.5 WESA

Falcons born at the Cathedral of Learning have also been found nesting in Ohio, New York, and Ontario.

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National Aviary reveals genders of its newest African penguins | WTAE

The National Aviary revealed the genders of its newest African penguins on social media Tuesday. The penguins hatched in early February, and they are the offspring of penguin parents Bette and Sidney.

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National Aviary reveals genders of its newest African Penguin chicks | WPXI

Another aviary resident, Red the Scarlet Macaw, helped with the reveal, opening bird safe “candies.”

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