Water off a penguin's back: Bald bird able to fit in after getting her own special wetsuit - w/pics

[Kadie]

Water off a penguin's back: Bald bird able to fit in after getting her own special wetsuit
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 11:53 AM on 4th April 2011


Splashing around in the water with her bigger pals, Belle the penguin can finally enjoy a decent swim thanks to an unusual extra layer.

The balding penguin was attacked by its fellow birds for her featherless appearance, but can now finally take the plunge - thanks to a specially-made wetsuit.

The Humboldt penguin was unable to stay warm and dry and was even being picked on by its feathered friends until staff stepped in for the 10-year-old bird.


Read more: (and more pictures at)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1373157/Water-penguins-Bald-bird-able-fit-getting-special-wetsuit.html#ixzz1IbY83lvt







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From daylife.com


Angelin, an avian management officer, puts a wetsuit on a featherless Humboldt penguin at the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore on April 4, 2011. The 10-year-old penguin has be experiencing continued feather loss since 2010 and is being treated with customised wetsuits. The suit acts like a natural feather covering, providing warmth and insulation which also helps new feathers grow and prevents moulting.

[leftstreet]

1. Awwww

Thank you for that!

:-)

[Sabriel]

2. It's a slimming look for her

That zebra stripe thing was NOT working for her.

[Rex]

3. This is the kind of unconditional love it will take to save our planet.

Good thing there are people and organizations out there that care more than they need to.

[Kadie]

11. .

:thumbsup:

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. Sad that the other birds attacked her cuz of her featherless appearance... Just like people..

[Angry Dragon]

5. That's because they were republicans

[Liberal_in_LA]

6. lol n/t

[Kadie]

10. lol n/t

[provis99]

7. well that is just precious.

But I had a horrible thought: I wonder if Belle would pick on another penguin that lost it's feathers, too.

[KittyWampus]

8. Awwwwwwwwwww

[Highway61]

9. Amazing people who do this

Bless them. Poor little guy. Awwwwwwww

[xchrom]

12. i'm so glad there are people who will do such kind things. nt