Emperor penguin found malnourished on Australia tourist beach
A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.
A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.
The penguin was found on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in southwestern Australia on Nov. 1, according to the Western Australia state’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
The malnourished emperor penguin was discovered at a beach in Denmark, Western Australia. Miles Brotherson / DBCA“The penguin appeared to be malnourished and was removed from the beach to avoid potential threats,” it said in a statement.
Authorities haven't said why the penguin had ventured some 2,200 miles north of the waters off the Antarctic coast. It was the first time that an emperor, the largest penguin species, is known to have reached Australia.
Seabird rehabilitator Carol Biddulph is now caring for the animal.
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