Penguins bounce back
TWO new feathery-faced penguins have made their debut at Melbourne Zoo after being nurtured back to life.
Fiordland penguins Edward and Kim were rescued from different beaches on the Mornington Peninsula in July after suffering trauma in the ocean.
“Both penguins were quite lifeless and very malnourished when they were found on the beach,” keeper Liz Liddicoat said in a statement on Friday.
“They were both quickly brought back to the veterinary department at Melbourne Zoo for life-saving treatment.”
Keepers decided it was best the duo stayed at Melbourne Zoo and they have been on display since mid-December.