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Newt Gingrich Bit by Penguin

It only sounds made up...

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 17, 2012 6:28 AM CDT

(AP) – At least one penguin at the St. Louis Zoo appears to be a feisty opponent of Newt Gingrich. The GOP candidate is sporting a bandage on his finger after getting nipped by a small penguin during his tour of the zoo on Friday. Gingrich was in St. Louis to speak during the NRA's annual meeting, and was treated to a behind-the-scenes visit with two Magellanic penguins while at the zoo. One of them nipped Gingrich on the finger. A zoo rep says a small bandage was all the medical care required.

A penguin at the St. Louis Zoo ... but not necessarily the offender.
A penguin at the St. Louis Zoo ... but not necessarily the offender.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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JT119
Jun 29, 2012 5:03 PM CDT
The animal was standing it's ground
JT119
Jun 29, 2012 5:00 PM CDT
Some animals can sense evil
Steviejeep
Apr 17, 2012 11:08 PM CDT
Poor penguin won't be able to get the nasty taste out of his mouth for weeks.

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