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Arnhem Zoo too cold for penguins

Posted on January 7th, 2009 in Netherlands, Offbeat

The Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands brought its group of 48 African (Jackass) Penguins indoors on Monday due to the cold.

Jackass Penguins

The birds are native to South Africa where they don’t experience cold temperatures as were felt in Holland this week. Temperatures reached -15°C (5° F).

Source: Burgers’ Zoo te koud voor pinguïns

 

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