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National Aviary Introduces Marge: A Fluffy New Penguin Chick | The Koala

National Aviary recently introduced a new penguin chick, named Marge.

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30 Pittsburgh summer camps for a super 2021 season | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary offers both in-person and virtual camps this year.

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National Aviary to benefit from virtual country music concert ‘All Together For Animals’ | TribLIVE

A national music event on Wednesday evening will benefit the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

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Girl power at the National Aviary | NEXTPittsburgh

After conducting a DNA feather test, officials confirmed this week that the African Penguin chick that hatched at the National Aviary on Jan. 3 is female.

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National Aviary’s newest penguin named after soon-to-be centenarian | TribLIVE

Marge hatched on January 3. A DNA feather test was performed and determined the chick is female.

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Announces Name and Gender of Endangered African Penguin Chick | ZooBorns

It’s a girl! The National Aviary today announced the sex and name of the newest addition to the flock: an endangered African Penguin chick that hatched on January 3.

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From the icebox to the ‘burg: Kane woman has penguin namesake | Bradford Era

Kane is known as the “icebox of Pennsylvania.” It seems only fitting then that the newest endangered African Penguin chick at The National Aviary in Pittsburgh shares her name — yes, it’s a girl! — with a Kane resident.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | WNKY - CBS Bowling Green

Meet Marge! A new baby penguin has joined the flock at the National Aviary, and she’s a symbol of hope for an endangered species.

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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | Yahoo! News Canada

According to the National Aviary, there are just 13,000 pairs of African penguins left in the wild, so Marge's birth is significant.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | One News Page Australia

A new baby penguin has joined the flock at the National Aviary, and she's a symbol of hope for an endangered species.

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Baby Penguin Joins Flock At National Aviary | Yahoo! News

Meet Marge! A new baby penguin has joined the flock at the National Aviary, and she's a symbol of hope for an endangered species.

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Meet Marge! The National Aviary Introduces Their Fluffy New Penguin Chick to the World | Yahoo! News

Marge is the eleventh African penguin to hatch at the aviary and the first chick for parents Buddy and Holly.

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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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