An emperor penguin was spotted roaming a beach in Western Australia, marking the furthest north the species, which is native to Antarctica, has ever been recorded. Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions told CNN that the emperor penguin was “malnourished” and is currently “in the care of a trained and registered local wildlife carer.”
“The rehabilitation process is expected to take a few weeks,” an agency spokesperson told the outlet.
The young penguin’s unexpected journey to Australia has left experts intrigued, and locals delighted. The penguin was spotted by local resident Aaron Fowler on Ocean Beach, which is over 2,200 miles north of Antarctica, during a surfing trip over the weekend. Fowler described the encounter with the penguin as an unforgettable experience.
“It was massive, it was way bigger than a seabird, and we’re like, what is that thing coming out of the water? And it kind of had a tail sticking out like a duck,” Fowler told Australian broadcaster ABC News. “It stood up in the waves and just waddled straight up to us, an emperor penguin, he was probably about a meter high, and he was not shy at all. He just looked absolutely flawless.”
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