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Baltimore’s baby penguins bring hope

Eight new African penguin chicks just hatched at the Maryland Zoo, and it’s a big deal for Baltimore and beyond. These adorable arrivals aren’t just cute—they’re a lifeline for a species now considered critically endangered. Zookeepers even gave them fun fruit and veggie names like Kiwi and Cayenne! The Maryland Zoo has the largest African penguin colony in North America, and every chick counts toward saving the species. Imagine if one day these chicks help rebuild wild penguin colonies in Africa. What do you think—should more zoos focus on breeding endangered animals? #Pets #Baltimore #MarylandZoo