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Name Chosen for Adventure World's Last Unnamed Emperor Penguin

Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, has announced the final name for one of its 19 emperor penguins, completing a public naming campaign that attracted more than 30,000 submissions. (News On Japan)

Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, has officially named its last emperor penguin, completing a public naming campaign that garnered over 30,000 submissions. The penguin, identified as number 44, was named Yoyo due to the numerical value resembling the Japanese pronunciation of "yo-yo." A zookeeper expressed delight that visitors had already affectionately dubbed the penguin Yoyo, even before the official announcement.

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