An emperor penguin that lost its way from Antarctica more than two months ago was released back into his native Southern Ocean waters Sunday.
"It's an indescribable feeling to see a patient finally set free," said Dr. Lisa Argilla, manager of veterinary science at Wellington Zoo, where the bird has been recuperating since New Zealanders discovered it in June on a beach north of the capital city.
Argilla said the penguin, nicknamed "Happy Feet" after the 2006 animated movie about emperor penguins, needed "some gentle encouragement" to slide down a ramp off the research vessel that transported it back home.
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Jazzzz the 1100 post is a troll AND GEORG PATON I KNOW ITS YOU YOUR NOT FUNNY LET PEOPLE LIVE THEIR OWN LIFES
Jazzz was not me at 1100 GEORGE PATON WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS NOT FUNNY JUST LET PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES AND LIVE YOUR OWN
@Jeff Frank:
No, I'm not going to say that! Lol, you must have seen my post to the prophet about sea shells!
On a serious note, I am sorry for what you and your wife are going through.
You are a shining example of what true love is.
My good wishes to you and your family.
Hi, gung hoe.
Gould mournin
Banasy are you there
Hi banasy
Will they keep tracking it if it gets eatin by a whale
I bet a shark ate it by now. Lol
My best friend said the same thing: the penguin has already been eaten.
He was furious because the penguin had been released.