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New Zealand Hosts 'Penguathlon'

Event draws attention to world's penguin capital

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted May 12, 2009 3:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – Penguins and people are swapping places at New Zealand’s Penguathlon, a sort of penguin Olympics. As the birds face off in icy versions of soccer, Frisbee, surfing and waddle races, spectators are invited to try waddling themselves in giant penguin feet. The month-long event...   Read full story »

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