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Emperor penguin wanders 2000 miles to New Zealand coast
A young Emperor penguin, likely lost while hunting near Antarctica, ended up on Peka Peka Beach in New Zealand after a 2000 mile swim. At about 10 months old and 32 inches tall, it appeared healthy but thirsty and in need of guidance back south. Experts urged onlookers to keep a safe distance and dogs away as officials monitor the fragile visitor.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Antarctica
Christine Wilton
Associated Press
Clint Purches
Peka Peka Beach
Wilton
Antarctic
Colin Miskelly
Te Papa
Museum of
Miskelly
North Island
Peter Simpson
Department of Conservation