Two Oceans Aquarium welcomes a new penguin
A tiny, juvenile rockhopper penguin that washed up on the Eastern Cape shores has just completed its flight to its new home here in Cape Town, where it will become part of the colony.
The young rockhopper spent a month in the SANCCOB’s Intensive Care Unit due to a bone infection identified in both of its feet, luckily due to quick treatment the rocky is now in excellent health.
“SANCCOB and the Two Oceans Aquarium have a long history of working together. Their help is always indispensable when it comes to caring for new bird arrivals at the Aquarium,” said Shanet Rutgers, Penguin Keeper at the Two Oceans Aquarium. “SANCCOB’s excellent team of veterinary staff and volunteers took it upon themselves to fatten up this malnourished little bird, and give it a full panel of health screenings. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance and support.”
Source: capetownetc.com
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