Featherless Penguin Gets Wetsuit!
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1206290/Featherless-Ralph-penguin-swim-things-gettin...
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Ralph, a Humboldt penguin, baffled staff at a zoo near Winchester when he suddenly went bald, losing all his feathers in one day. Humboldt penguins normally shed old feathers over a few weeks while they grow new ones. But Ralph only kept the feathers on his head, putting him at serious risk of getting sunburnt.
This year, instead of spending three weeks indoors and away from his group (as he's had to do every year when his feathers fall out), his keepers have found him a mini wetsuit that lets him swim, fish and play with the other penguins.
The wetsuit is causing quite a stir amongst visitors to the zoo, but Ralph seems to love it.
This year, instead of spending three weeks indoors and away from his group (as he's had to do every year when his feathers fall out), his keepers have found him a mini wetsuit that lets him swim, fish and play with the other penguins.
The wetsuit is causing quite a stir amongst visitors to the zoo, but Ralph seems to love it.
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kryssi51
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AWWWWWW that made my day!
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kryssi51
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krispychicken
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That's adorable!
- 2 years ago
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krispychicken
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Anne_Foy
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did you know that penguins mate for life? So if their partner dies, they won't go off with another one. They are so loyal! How sweet... x
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Anne_Foy
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edible
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is it possible to have a pet penguin?? if so i want one, they are just too cute......
- 2 years ago
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edible
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AnnieMole
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He looks soooo cute in this and the leg of a wetsuit is just the right size for him.
- 2 years ago
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AnnieMole
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idealist
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what ever happend to the bullet proof vest for endangered species?
- 2 years ago
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idealist
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sfinfgeld2
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Thanks for the smile...I love these type of stories :)
- 2 years ago
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sfinfgeld2
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abbym0308
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He should hang out with the duck with the special shoe.
- 2 years ago
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abbym0308
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versasrev
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abbym0308:
hahaha! I totally agree.
- 2 years ago
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versasrev
