November 11th 2024.
According to a statement from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions in Western Australia, a wildlife expert is currently caring for an emperor penguin that was discovered in poor health on a beach in Denmark, a town located in southern WA. This penguin, an adult male, was found on November 1st and is believed to have traveled a whopping 3500km from its usual home in the icy waters of Antarctica.
University of Western Australia research fellow, Belinda Cannell, stated that while some emperor penguins have been spotted in New Zealand, none have ever been reported in Australia before. In fact, most of New Zealand is even further south than Western Australia. It's quite a mystery as to why this particular penguin ventured so far from home.
In order to help the penguin adjust to its new, warmer climate, Cannell is working closely with seabird rehabilitator, Carol Biddulph. They have been using a chilled water mist to help the penguin cool down and feel more comfortable. This majestic creature stands at a towering one meter tall and when it was first discovered, it weighed in at 23kg. A healthy male emperor penguin can weigh over double that at 45kg.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions is fully committed to rehabilitating this unique and unexpected visitor. When asked if there were plans to return the penguin to its familiar home in Antarctica, the department responded that they are still exploring their options. In the meantime, the penguin is receiving the best possible care under the watchful eye of experienced professionals.
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