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North Georgia Wildlife Park’s Melissa Burns holds a recently born African penguin, which is an endangered species. The park is home to four full-grown African penguins. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

North Georgia Wildlife Park’s Melissa Burns holds a recently born African penguin, which is an endangered species. The park is home to four full-grown African penguins. (Photo/Ashley Blair)

Wildlife park announces birth of endangered African penguin

Ashley Blair
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The North Georgia Wildlife Park in White County has announced the birth of their first Georgia-grown African penguin, an endangered species. The baby was born Oct. 5 and is doing well, but is being monitored closely to ensure future health, the park announced. The newborn was almost 2.