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Ligers, Zorses, and Pizzlies: How Animal Hybrids Happen | National Geographic

In the summer of 2020, scientists in Pennsylvania caught sight of something no one had ever seen before...

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Rare Baby Penguin Hatches in Time for International African Penguin Awareness Day Celebration | People.com

The chick, which hatched at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, is a member of the endangered species celebrated on International African Penguin Awareness Day.

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Endangered Penguin Chick Hatches at National Aviary | Treehugger

A tiny endangered African penguin chick was recently born at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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Endangered African Penguin chick hatches at National Aviary | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

The penguin hatched on Sept. 28, just before International African Penguin Awareness Day, which is Oct 8.

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Endangered African penguin chick hatches at National Aviary | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

An adorable endangered African penguin chick hatched at the National Aviary.

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10 October events for Pittsburgh kids looking for excitement | Kidsburgh

Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary: Who-o-o’s looking for fun? This owl-themed Halloween party offers a full day of activities.

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63 kid-friendly fall events in Pittsburgh and beyond | Kidsburgh

Visit the National Aviary for events like Owl-O-Ween, International African Penguin Awareness Day, and more.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 16-18 | TribLIVE

At an Oktoberfest Brunch at the National Aviary, German cuisine will be prepared by Chef Josef Karst of Atria’s Specialty Catering.

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National Aviary’s Andean Condor chick gets new name, fledges the nest | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

It was a big day for the National Aviary's Andean Condor chick. The aviary revealed her name, and she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Newly Named Andean Condor Chick Makes Her Big Debut at the National Aviary | ZooBorns

The chick, one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the last year, was named by generous friends of the National Aviary. Today, she fledged the nest for the first time.

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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Allegheny County, Pittsburgh library card holders can get free admission to several attractions | WPXI

The Allegheny Regional Asset District is bringing back its RAD Summer Staycation free-admission program for a second year.

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6 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend | Pittsburgh Magazine

Up-close encounters can be found throughout the National Aviary, but there may be no better way to get an introduction to some remarkable species than the Aviary’s free-flight bird shows.

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