In the penguin center of the Laohutan Ocean Park in northeast China's Dalian City, a coin-sized opening was found on an emperor penguin's egg. 

However, the chick didn't get leave the shell for the next 48 hours. 

Staff members decide to give a helping hand to the shell-breaking process.

Can the baby emperor penguin survive? 

Watch this episode to find out. 

For more:

Circle of Life | Emperor Penguins: Encounter

Circle of Life | Emperor Penguins: Egg Laying

Circle of Life | Emperor Penguins: Hatching

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