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Zoo penguin chicks named

Zoo penguin chicks named
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The Henry Doorly Zoo's two female Rockhopper penguin chicks now have names.
 
Keepers picked Myrtle as the name for the first chick, which was submitted by 7 year old Clayton Sudduth of Omaha. The second chick's name is Ethel, which was submitted by 63 year old Jody Nordstrom of Omaha.
 
Zoo guests submitted a total of 4,344 name suggestions. The winners will receive a gift bag from the zoo.
 
Myrtle and Ethel are currently on display in the Antarctic Penguin exhibit.