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Edinburgh Zoo penguins given clean bill of health following check-up

The birds received their annual health check earlier last month.

Jenness Mitchell

2nd Apr 2022

More than 100 penguins were given a clean bill of health following their annual check-up at Edinburgh Zoo.

The birds received their yearly health check and vaccination by a determined team of keepers and vets earlier last month.

Check-up: The birds received a clean bill of health. — Check-up: The birds received a clean bill of health. RZSS via Edinburgh Zoo

A spokesperson for the wildlife conservation charity said: “This year’s catch up revealed all of the charity’s penguins are doing well.”

Healthy: The penguins were vaccinated. — Healthy: The penguins were vaccinated. RZSS via Edinburgh Zoo

To watch the colony live at the zoo’s penguin pool, click here.

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