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Sick penguin ‘saved from dying by loving soulmate who helped her to miracle recovery | Mirror

Mirror: Endangered African Penguin Dottie suddenly fell ill at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, US, and her keepers feared the worst until her companion Stanley began visiting her in intensive care.

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A Labor of Love Helps a Very Important Penguin Return Home | National Aviary

National Aviary: The return of an endangered penguin to her home at the National Aviary following a long illness was a success story months in the making.

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Penguin recovers from long illness, returns home with mate. | WPXI

WPXI: An endangered African penguin has returned home after a long illness.

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Penguin’s mate helps her recover from serious illness at National Aviary | Penn Live

Penn Live: A pair of endangered African penguins were returned to their colony this week at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh after being hospitalized for months.

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Dottie the Penguin Recovers from Lung Mass Thanks to Her Vets — and Dedicated Mate Stanley | Yahoo News; People Magazine

Yahoo News, People Magazine: The National Aviary is celebrating a momentous occasion: after spending over 7 months in intensive care, Dottie the penguin has returned home — thanks in part to the love and support of her mate, a penguin named Stanley.

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‘A Miracle’: National Aviary Tells Penguin Love Story, Credits Life-Long Companion With Helping Sick Bird To Recover | KDKA

KDKA: Dottie and Stanley are back in their usual spot in the Penguin Point habitat in the National Aviary.

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Dottie the Penguin Recovers from Lung Mass Thanks to Her Vets — and Dedicated Mate Stanley | People Magazine Online

People Magazine Online: Stanley lived with Dottie full-time in the ICU, until she was ready to return home.

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Dottie the penguin returns to National Aviary after recovering from pneumonia | TribLIVE

TribLIVE: Dottie, a National Aviary penguin, has fully recovered from a near fatal bout with pneumonia.

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Carnegie Museums, Heinz History Center, Frick, Phipps and more announce reopening | NEXT Pittsburgh

NEXT Pittsburgh: After being closed to the public since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh museums are reopening with new safety features in place.

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Striped skunk sisters make their debut at National Aviary | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When you think of animal ambassadors, giant pandas and bald eagles come to mind, but a skunk? The latest animal ambassador at the National Aviary is a sister pair of 4-month-old striped skunks from the Cincinnati Zoo.

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National Aviary selects 3 sets of names for new skunk sisters for public to vote on | WPXI

The aviary’s animal care team has selected six names (three pairs) for the public to vote on in round two of the competition. The names are Feta and Ricotta, Petunia and Daisy, and Poppy and Pepper.

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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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