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Penguins are star attraction at Welling Christmas Bazaar
Penguin fair
Humboldt penguinKept behind a penguin barrier, the penguins’ handlers were inundated with lots of inquisitive children asking questions.
The penguins are named after the cold water current they swim in, which in turn is named after explorer Alexander von Humboldt.
Churchwarden Gavin Jackman, said: “This was a record breaking Christmas Bazaar for St Mary’s, more than 2,000 people visited us over the two days. From babes in arms to 90-year-old identical twins there was something for everyone.”
As well as nearly 50 games and stalls, visitors feasted on roast chestnuts whilst children danced to the music from the Dutch street organ.
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Sea World prepares to welcome penguins
Anne-Louise Brown | November 19th, 2010
Sea World on the Gold Coast is preparing to open a new Penguin Encounter exhibit on Boxing Day
All the way from Antarctica, Saint Nick is bringing 12 penguins -- six King and six Gentoo -- which are the second and third largest penguin breeds respectively.
The big birds will be the first of about 40 to arrive on the Gold Coast as part of Sea World's new Penguin Encounter exhibit, which opens on December 26.
Media today got a sneak peak at the $15 million penguin enclosure, minus the birds, which is in its final stages.
Trevor Long, Sea World's director of marine sciences, said the theme park's newest additions would be 'right at home' in the state-of-the-art enclosure.
''What we're doing is bringing a real slice of Antarctica to the Gold Coast,'' Mr Long said.
''We have worked to mimic the Antarctic environment in the enclosure and I have no doubt the birds will enjoy it.''
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New home for African penguins at Jurong Bird Park
By Vimita Mohandas | Posted: 18 November 2010
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SINGAPORE : Come early December, visitors to Jurong Bird Park can feast their eyes on the first outdoor enclosure featuring African Penguins.
10 of them were moved from the Singapore Zoo to their new wildlife habitat early Thursday morning, before the weather got too warm for them to make the journey.
The African penguin, which is an endangered species, grows up to 70 cm and weighs two to five kilogrammes.
At the new enclosure dubbed the Penguin Coast, the penguins aged between one and six, will now have more room to waddle.
The enclosure boasts special landscape features like a pool and a wave machine generating artificial waves.
It took about two months to select suitable penguins to be moved.
Raja Segran, general curator at Jurong Bird Park said: "We got to make sure new birds, younger birds were brought here so they can adapt better, rather than bring birds that have settled in. Selections were done by zoo experts and when we brought the birds here, it was straightforward and pretty interesting, the birds literally knew what to do."
And adapting to Singapore's climate would not pose a problem for the penguins as they are one of the few species of penguins that live in tropical conditions.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Further attacks reported
The Southland Times
Last updated 14:51 16/11/2010
A seal lion injured by a diving spear.
Tourists spotted the harpooned sea lion and reported it to the department at the weekend.
However, when DOC ranger's went looking for it the sealon had disappeared.
Owaka ranger Cheryl Pullar said: "From pictures sent by the tourists who found the sea lion, it appears the spear was not deeply embedded and we hope it will dislodge by itself.
"If the animal is found, we will try to extract the spear and, if necessary, the animal will be netted and sedated,'' Ms Pullar said.
DOC Coastal Otago area manager Robin Thomas condemned the acts of cruelty by the people and dogs who have killed, injured and harassed protected and endangered wildlife.
"These actions are not only totally illegal and serious impact the species but, in respect of the sea lion incidents, are also potentially very dangerous.''
This month an Western Southland man was jailed for his part in attacking a sea lion.
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Spate of animal cruelty in Southland
- Source: Reuters
A sealion was found with a diving spear embedded in it and another is suffering with unnatural abrasions.
A penguin died after being attacked by a dog, and several others have been injured.
DOC said the chicks of the dead penguin are likely to become casualties too.
The incidents follow last week's sentencing of 20-year-old Harley David McKenzie for an attack on a leopard seal in Te Waewae Bay last year.
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South American penguins set to arrive at the shops
Shops: Humboldt penguins.
Published Date: 16 November 2010
THEY're usually found in South America rather than south of the River Don!
But on Saturday Humboldt penguins will take over a section of the Frenchgate Centre in Doncaster."It is certainly a unique experience for our shoppers and we are delighted to give people the opportunity to see these amazing animals up close," said Amanda Phillips, centre manager.
The five penguins will be housed in an specially built enclosure for the day and will even have their own paddling pool to play in.
They will be supervised by a handler who will be on hand to answer any questions.
Talks will also take place on the hour from 11am until 3pm, lasting approximately 10 minutes, allowing shoppers to learn more about the penguins and how they live in their natural habitat.
Ms Phillips added: "We want our visitors to enjoy every aspect of coming to the Frenchgate and families are an important part of our community.
"We want to give them something a little different to other shopping centres."
The penguins will be at the centre 11am-4pm, outside the Wilkinson and Claus Ohlson stores on the upper level.
The Humboldt penguin is a South American penguin.
It breeds in coastal Peru and Chile on the Pacific coast.
The penguin is named after the cold water current it swims in, which is itself named after Alexander von Humboldt, an explorer.
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Penguins Provide Christmas Cheer in South Korea
2010-11-16
Christmas is still a month away, but in South Korea a family of penguins dressed in Santa and reindeer costumes bring holiday cheer and spirit to the children.
On Tuesday, at an amusement park near Seoul, children welcomed the penguins as they waddled down the park’s decorated holiday avenue.
[Park Mee-Hwa, Zoo Trainer]:
“We're here with children to welcome Christmas with penguin friends in Santa and Rudolph outfits.”
Kids were thrilled to see the penguins.
[Lim Yoo-Jin]:
“It reminds me of Christmas and they are very pretty and cute.”
[Lee Do-Eun]:
“It's so exciting to see penguins in Santa outfits.”
The penguins are set to welcome park visitors everyday until Christmas with a mini-parade.
Christmas is a major holiday in South Korea, home to one of Asia's largest Christian populations.
On Tuesday, at an amusement park near Seoul, children welcomed the penguins as they waddled down the park’s decorated holiday avenue.
[Park Mee-Hwa, Zoo Trainer]:
“We're here with children to welcome Christmas with penguin friends in Santa and Rudolph outfits.”
Kids were thrilled to see the penguins.
[Lim Yoo-Jin]:
“It reminds me of Christmas and they are very pretty and cute.”
[Lee Do-Eun]:
“It's so exciting to see penguins in Santa outfits.”
The penguins are set to welcome park visitors everyday until Christmas with a mini-parade.
Christmas is a major holiday in South Korea, home to one of Asia's largest Christian populations.
Edinburgh zoo serves sustainable fish to sea lions and penguins
Fish will come from Marine Stewardship Council-approved stocks if nutritional value is proved
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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