Surfer Spots an Emperor Penguin on a Beach in Australia

Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
For the first time, an emperor penguin was found in Australia, having made the 2,200 mile swim from its home in Antarctica . The lone penguin was spotted at a popular beach in the town of Denmark earlier this month.
Surfer Spots an Emperor Penguin on a Beach in Australia, Thousands of Miles From Its Antarctic Home
It's not clear how the juvenile male ended up so far north, but experts suggest he was motivated by his appetite
Skinny Antarctic penguin appears on Australia beach
A malnourished emperor penguin appeared on a beach in Australia, thousands of miles from its home in Antarctica. Wildlife experts rescued the bird and took it to a rehabilitation center.
After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach
That crazy young penguin," said a University of Washington professor who studies the birds. “This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin.”
Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home
An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of miles from its home in Antarctica.
Emperor penguin recovering in care after epic journey from Antarctica to Western Australia
After washing up in Denmark on the southern coast of Australia after a 3,400km trip the penguin, given the name Gus, is being looked after by wildlife carers.
Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia
Beachgoers in Australia were shocked to see a lone emperor penguin waddling out of the ocean. Somehow, it swam 3,400km from its Antarctic home.
Emperor Penguin Spotted on Beach in Australia Miles Away From Home, Surprises Locals
Emperor Penguin Spotted on Beach in Australia Miles Away From Home, Surprises Locals Australian beaches had occasionally seen king penguins stranded far from their native habitats. Recently, however,
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