The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

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When Australian surfers found three weak juvenile penguins on beaches near Sydney, they contacted the Taronga Zoo, which admitted them to their animal hospital. After almost three months of rehab, the still tiny penguins were healthy enough to return to their ocean home. Watch some of their recovery and their release in the touching video below and make sure to catch their post meal singing session around minute 1:40.

Penguins come ashore to molt and during that time they are particularly vulnerable to predators.

2 responses to “Rescued Penguins Return to the Wild”

  1. maxon Avatar
    maxon

    Very charming – though they look reluctant to leave the free fish behind. Love the singing.

  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I’m amazed that nature expects them to spend 3 weeks every year naked and starving…

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