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Aquarium welcomes seven African penguin chicks
Original: Aquarium welcomes 7 baby African Penguins, a critically endangered species
An aquarium has announced the birth of seven African penguin chicks, a milestone for a species listed as critically endangered in the wild. The arrival of the chicks is being celebrated as a boost for conservation breeding programmes, which aim to safeguard the species as wild populations continue to decline sharply along the southern African coast.
Why now: The rare successful hatching of seven chicks of a critically endangered species is heartwarming conservation news.
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- Aquarium welcomes 7 baby African Penguins, a critically endangered species · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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