About this episode

This episode covers a dramatic whale rescue, royal visits in the U.S., and a penguin's milestone birthday.

Dramatic rescue sends Timmy the Whale back home, red carpets roll out in U.S. for British royals, and world’s oldest penguin celebrates 38th birthday!

People in this episode

Host: Lily H

Topics covered

• animal rescue
• royalty
• birthdays
• whales
• penguins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British royals

Places: U.S.

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