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 for two Tawaki penguins, and several more have washed ashore on Australia's southern coastline in South Australia and Western Australia. The Tawaki penguin stands by the water with wildlife carer Tracey Wilson. Slowly, Ms Wilson takes small steps towards the ocean and the Tawaki penguin follows her, but seems hesitant to go.

Wildlife Ocean New Zealand West South Wilson Penguins Victoria Penguin Ms Wilson Emily Bissland Tracey Wilson Tawaki Rob Grenfell  starved  beach  penguins  west  tawaki  ocean  wilson  ms  wildlife  penguin  killarney  zealand  released  health  south  restored  victoria

History of this topic

Penguin that made dash for freedom into open sea found safe: ‘It’s a miracle’
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Fiordland penguins found in SA, WA and Victoria a sign of tough feeding conditions
1 year, 8 months ago

Fiordland penguins found in SA, WA and Victoria a sign of tough feeding conditions

ABC  

A recent spate of Fiordland penguins being washed ashore in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria are a sign of a hard winter for the rare New Zealand birds, a university researcher says. Key points: Five of the rare penguins have been discovered across three states Four have survived The birds have been affected by poor foraging conditions It comes …

Penguin deaths on WA beaches spark warnings not to touch birds during moulting season
2 years, 2 months ago

Penguin deaths on WA beaches spark warnings not to touch birds during moulting season

ABC  

There are fears people who picked-up and photographed a penguin chick along Western Australia’s south coast last week could have contributed to its death. Key points: There have been reports of penguin deaths in WA's south The penguins come to land to moult and become extremely vulnerable Anyone who spots a penguin is advised to contact wildlife rescuers and not …

New Zealand Fiordland penguin rescued in waters off Tasmania's south-east
3 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand Fiordland penguin rescued in waters off Tasmania's south-east

ABC  

A wildlife rescuer jumped into freezing water in Tasmania's south-east to save an injured penguin from New Zealand. Key points: A New Zealand Fiordland penguin has been saved by a pair of wildlife rescuers. The injured bird was spotted just off shore in Tasmania's south-east Fiordland penguins are rarely seen in Tasmanian waters Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary's Greg Irons and Melissa …

Discover Related