King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave
The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.
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"While everyone else has been talking about how to keep cool this summer, we've spent the past few weeks concentrating on one very important little penguin."
— Alistair Keen , Executive
"Finally seeing that little chick emerge from the egg was a wonderful moment for the entire team."
— Alistair Keen , Executive
"But nature has surprised us in the best possible way."
— Alistair Keen , Executive
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The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.
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