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Bees Kill 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins: Cape Town
A Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds reported on September 19, that a swarm of bees killed 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins on a west beach of Cape Town, SA. "After tests, we found bee stings around the penguins' eyes," clinical veterinarian David Roberts said. The ICUN designated species were found dead on September 17 in Simonstown. However, the Cape honey bees are an integral element of the ecosystem.
Tags: penguin, Endangered Species, South Africa, bees, IUCN
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Will Smith's Autobiography Titled "Will", Launching On Nov 9
Hollywood superstar Will Smith took to social media on June 20 to announce the first look of his autobiography 'Will'. The book is set to be published by Penguin and will be released into stores on November 9. However, Smith is co-writing the book with Mark Manson, and the cover is designed by Brandan "BMike" Odums, a New Orleans artist. Besides, Smith has worked on the book for 2 years.
Tags: Will Smith, autobiography, Hollywood, penguin
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Photo Of Two Penguins Comforting Each Other Wins Top Award
A heartwarming picture of two penguins comforting each other has bagged the Oceanographic magazine's Ocean Photograph Award. The photo captured the penguins when they were "standing together for hours watching the dancing lights of the nearby city." It was clicked by German photographer Tobis Baumgaertner after spending three nights with the penguin colony in St Kilda Pier of Melbourne. Tobis said, "I got lucky during one beautiful moment."… read-more
Tags: Melbourne, photograph, penguin, Award
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Sonu Sood Pens 'I am no Messiah'; To Be Released In December
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who emerged as the saviour for many during the lockdown, has announced the release of his autobiography. The book, titled I am no Messiah, will be co-authored by Meena Iyer and will be published by Penguin Publications in December. The book will revolve around his experience during the pandemic and the challenges he faced in his life. Sonu further urged people to be compassionate with each other.
Tags: Sonu Sood, I am no Messiah, penguin, Coronavirus
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Gauri Khan to Make Debut as Writer with Book - 'My Life in Design'
On September 14, Bollywood film producer and interior designer Gauri Khan announced her debut as an author with the book "My Life in Design". Scheduled to release on 2021, the book will be about her journey as a designer and will be published by Penguin publications. She said, "the lockdown has given me time to work on this coffee-table book and I will be extremely happy to see it published".
Tags: Books, writing debut, gauri khan, penguin
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