Penguin that made dash for freedom into open sea found safe: ‘It’s a miracle’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Penguin that made dash for freedom into open sea found safe: ‘It’s a miracle’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A penguin that escaped from captivity and paddled to freedom two weeks ago was found safe and sound, despite its keeper insisting the bird had no survival skills to navigate wild waters. The return of Pen-chan, a female Cape penguin, was a “miracle”, said Ryosuke Imai, its keeper at Gekidan Penters, a group that organises animal encounters. Pen-chan, a female Cape penguin born and raised in captivity, slunk off on 25 August 2024 in the central Aichi region The team was hampered due to a typhoon and heavy rains in the region.

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Starved Tawaki penguin from New Zealand restored to health and released at Killarney Beach in Victoria
1 year, 7 months ago

Starved Tawaki penguin from New Zealand restored to health and released at Killarney Beach in Victoria

ABC  

After washing ashore in Portland, Victoria, starved and thousands of kilometres from its New Zealand home, a Tawaki penguin has been nursed back to health and released into the ocean. Mostly, Ms Wilson receives injured koalas, so when an exotic species like the Tawaki penguin arrives on her doorstep, she says her "world stops". This winter, Ms Wilson has cared …

Penguin escapes Hungary zoo, wanders on streets; rescued by police later
3 years ago

Penguin escapes Hungary zoo, wanders on streets; rescued by police later

Firstpost  

The police in Hungary, recently had a curious case to solve, after they received a report of a little ‘fugitive’ roaming loose on the streets. However, Sanyika’s smart escape was cut short after local police officers rescued her safely. Further in the statement, the police also mentioned that the bird was captured, wrapped in a blanket and was later handed …

Penguin escapes killer whales by hopping onto boat full of tourists
4 years ago

Penguin escapes killer whales by hopping onto boat full of tourists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A penguin was captured on …

Escaped penguin doing well after 12-kilometer journey from aviary
4 years, 7 months ago

Escaped penguin doing well after 12-kilometer journey from aviary

NL Times  

A Humboldt penguin managed to sneak out of an Alphen aan den Rijn aviary on Friday, swimming south along the Oude Rijn river, surprising people in several Zuid-Holland towns while eluding capture until well into the Saturday evening. “Penguins can swim incredibly fast and run well,” the aviary said on social media. Later, Avifauna stated that “thanks to your tips, …

Penguin Meets Up With Orangutan During Excursion In Empty San Diego Zoo
4 years, 10 months ago

Penguin Meets Up With Orangutan During Excursion In Empty San Diego Zoo

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When the people are away, the penguins will play. While visitors are absent from the San Diego Zoo because of coronavirus stay-at-home measures, zoo staff let penguins get out and about to explore. In footage published on Facebook over the weekend, viewers got to see Dot the African penguin waddle over for a meetup with a new …

Little penguin rescued after being trapped in Sydney drain
8 years, 3 months ago

Little penguin rescued after being trapped in Sydney drain

ABC  

Suburban Sydney is no place for a penguin, and this unlucky bird has found out the hard way. A young little penguin made it all the way to the city's inner west before being trapped in a stormwater drain. RSPCA Inspector Tyson Hohlein said two boys were walking along the stormwater drain when they discovered the penguin. RSPCA NSW inspector …

Zookeeper chases after penguins trying to make a daring zoo escape
9 years, 4 months ago

Zookeeper chases after penguins trying to make a daring zoo escape

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A zookeeper captured footage of …

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