An Adelie penguin, which is often discovered within the Antarctic, was launched again into the wild on Friday (November 12) after swimming to the south-eastern shoreline of New Zealand, 3,000 km away from dwelling.
The penguin in query was first noticed by locals on Wednesday (November 10) night wanting a bit misplaced. Division of Conservation New Zealand advised Reuters that the chicken has since been launched again into the wild at Magnet Bay at southern Banks Peninsula on Friday.
The Division of Conservation additionally stated the penguin was underweight and a bit dehydrated when he was first picked up by rescuers. The penguin was additionally fed earlier than its launch into the wild.
That is the third recorded occasion of an Adelie penguin found ashore in New Zealand.