Lost penguin on drip after sand operation

The young emperor penguin which became stranded in New Zealand, 2,000 miles from Antarctica, was on an intravenous drip today.

Lost penguin on drip after sand operation

The young emperor penguin which became stranded in New Zealand, 2,000 miles from Antarctica, was on an intravenous drip today.

The ailing bird was moved to Wellington Zoo yesterday and underwent two medical procedures to flush sand it mistook for snow from its throat and stomach.

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