8 Humboldt penguins leave for China sanctuary

8 Humboldt penguins leave for China sanctuary

TOKYO, Japan - A staff member at the Tokyo Sea Life Park in Edogawa Ward prepares to send eight Humboldt penguins to a marine animal sanctuary and research center in Dalian, northeastern China at the request of the Chinese center.

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