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First pelicans hatch in St James's Park in 360 years

Pelicans have bred for the first time in St James's Park since they were introduced in 1664.

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For the first time in over 360 years, pelican chicks have hatched in St James's Park, London. The species has been present in the royal park since 1664, when the Russian ambassador gifted a pair to King Charles II, but they had never successfully bred until now. The arrival of the chicks marks a historic milestone for the park's bird population.
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