One of the 100 yellow-eyed penguin chicks admitted to the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDWildlife Hospital staff, rangers and volunteers have been working around the clock to take care of 100 yellow-eyed penguin chicks since the beginning of this month. Hospital manager Jordana Whyte said the hoiho chicks weighed just 120g to 150g. "Our vet team and helpers have been absolutely run off their feet," Ms Whyte said. While the work could be rewarding, it was hard and heartbreaking at times, Ms Whyte said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 20, 2020 15:33 UTC