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Imported penguins swoop into Dubai
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E-mail CNTV, February 8, 2012
Penguins usually live in very cold places, but here are twenty penguins settling in to their new home - Dubai - one of the hottest places on the planet.
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A penguin trainer speaks to King Penguins in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates during a media briefing, February 1, 2012. |
These 20 penguins have been brought to Ski Dubai from SeaWorld in the United States. Their new home is part of an indoor ski resort.
Members of the public will be able to interact with the penguin, have their pictures taken and learn about their habitat.
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A penguin trainer speaks to King Penguins in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates during a media briefing, February 1, 2012. |
Trainers from different parts of the world have been hired to lead the penguin program and look after the birds.The penguins have already caused great excitement in Dubai and daily shows are attracting a large audience.
As well as raising awareness about penguins and their habitat, part of the proceeds will go towards penguin conservation projects worldwide.
