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Penguins on parade
At Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido, an event called the penguin walk takes place every winter. The resident king penguins go on a walkabout for about 30 minutes, delighting observers and enjoying some wintery exercise at the same time. They waddle an impressive 500 meters all told.