An eight-episode series available Wednesday on Netflix. That’s right: African penguins. With little pink patches around their eyes, smallish physiques compared to some of the more robust members of their species and a distinctive braying sound that sounds like a perturbed jackass, a colony of African penguins returns each year to Simon’s Town, South Africa, as longtime monogamous couples seek to breed once again, while the younger birds seek out their lifetime partners all while waddling among the humans at the beach, in the parking lots and in nearby neighborhoods. “Penguin Town” is a featherweight documentary about this amazing species, with Oswalt providing light and humorous narration, some penguin couples getting names, bouncy pop music and graphics straight out of a reality dating show: “Six hot months! One wild colony! No rules!” It’s filled with facts, but they’re always draped in the conceit of the penguins pretty much taking over the town
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This story was originally published April 6, 2021 in the South Bend Tribune.
A former Wendy’s restaurant building that recently closed and has been boarded up will soon have a new tenant.
Penguin Point, a Warsaw-based fast food chain that was established in 1950, will open a new restaurant soon along Lincoln Way West near Bendix Drive on South Bend’s west side.
Since being hired to work for the regional fast food chain last August, CEO Pat Hilton has set forth an aggressive plan to open more restaurants and has eyed South Bend as a viable destination from the get-go.
“South Bend was at the top of my list because the trade area is similar to where we are successful and the demographics are similar,” Hilton said. “And we believe we can have up to three locations in South Bend.”
The Journey to Africa themed season at the North Side, Pittsburgh aviary begins May 29.
Running through Sept. 6, Journey to Africa offers opportunities for guests to explore the incredible variety of birds from vultures and cranes to penguins and hornbills found across the African continent through daily programs and Animal Encounters.
Accompanying the launch of the new season is a new immersive bird show, African Adventure, which allows visitors to get close to iconic African species like Grey Crowned-cranes and African Penguins.
“Journey to Africa offers a chance to take a trip to a far-away destination and experience amazing wildlife without leaving Pittsburgh,” Cathy Schlott, director of animal programs and experiences for the National Aviary, said. “With our new immersive bird show, African Adventure, and exciting new daily activities, visitors can explore the African continent’s remarkable birds and the unique adaptations that make them especially suited for
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Are you hoping to get away this summer? Faraway destinations may be calling your name, but you can journey to a continent with beautiful habitats including grassy savannahs and lush tropical forests without leaving Pittsburgh.
A trip to the North Side’s National Aviary this summer will transport you to the African continent to experience beautiful birds in free-flight habitats. The engaging programming will bring you close to species like African penguins and grey-crowned cranes, and even more opportunities to get to know your favorite birds.
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