"Chook" the lyrebird dies

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Gintaras

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Adelaide's zoo's renowned lyrebird, which had an uncanny ability to mimic the sounds of construction work, has died aged 32.

Chook, thought to be one of the oldest lyrebirds in captivity, could mimic the sounds of drills, hammers and saws and other machinery.

He had spent the past 20 years at the zoo after being hand raised at the Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/youtube-star-chook-the-lyrebird-dies-20111229-1pdv3.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeQjkQpeJwY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOFy8QkNWWs
 
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