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African Penguins in South Africa using artificial nest burrow

Nesting in Namibia The rapid decline of wild African Penguins and the National Aviary’s conservation work to help here in Pittsburgh and on the African continent they call home. Fewer than 10,000 African Penguin pairs remain in South Africa and Namibia. In 2021, there were more than 50,000 individual penguins recorded. That’s why, in October…

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National Aviary African Penguin Pair Patrick (female) and Owen have hatched a duo of African Penguin chicks!

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | Yahoo News

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | WPXI

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary secures $25K to help endangered birds | WESA

The National Aviary will receive $25,000 from the Foxwynd Foundation to support existing programs that prioritize preservation and protection of endangered and at-risk bird species.

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National Aviary Receives $25,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation Towards the Continued Protection of Endangered Species | National Aviary

From the Guam Rail and Guam Kingfisher to the Loggerhead Shrike and the Red Siskin, the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous gift to the Aviary will help preserve at-risk species in human care and in the wild!

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Carla and Ecco are back, and so is the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam | WPXI

It’s that time of year again! The National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam is up and running.

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