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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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Three Andean condor chicks hatch in Colombia as species nears local extinction | Mongabay

Since July 2024, three Andean condor chicks have hatched at an artificial incubation program located near Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city.

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Discover Unique Nests and Meet the Bird Species who Craft them during Nesting in Nature this Winter and Spring, ONLY at the National Aviary!  | National Aviary

Brand-new Daily Activities included with admission will bring you face to face with intricately designed nests and the breath-taking “artists” behind them.  

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National Aviary is a leader in helping African penguins starving to death in South Africa | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary has ramped up its efforts to save the critically endangered African penguin, a charismatic species that is a popular draw atthe North Side destination.

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National Aviary’s ‘Jingle Bell Flock’ show brings high-flying holiday cheer | TribLive

The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show.

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55-plus holiday season events for kids in the Pittsburgh area | Kidsburgh

Glowing light shows, magical theatrical productions and the best music of the season are just a small part of the lineup.

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