Photo / RNZBy Robin Martin, of RNZA penguin conservationist says the stranding of a Tawaki / Fiordland crested penguin in Taranaki is an extremely rare event. Finding Little Blue co-ordinator Elvisa Van Der Leden said illness had probably upset its navigation. Van Der Leden said last month's discovery by members of the public was unusual. Van Der Leden said penguins usually forage about 200km from their burrows. Van Der Leden said the penguin died while under treatment at the Wildbase national wildlife hospital at Massey University.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2020 05:26 UTC