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    Daily News 18th November 2021

    Animals World News

    Adélie Penguin Lost in New Zealand


    What is an Adélie penguin?

    • The Adélie penguin is the smallest


    penguin in Antarctica. Despite this,
    they have been known to attack
    predators, such as large birds and seals
    with a slap.

    • They, along with the Emperor penguin,


    are the only penguin of 18 species to
    make Antarctica their home.

    An Adélie penguin, nicknamed Pingu by


    locals, has been found in New Zealand. This
    is 3000km away from its natural habitat in
    Antarctica.
    The penguin was found by Harry Singh
    Illustration: Adélie Penguin.
    who was on a walk. He saw that the penguin
    looked weak. This made him worried that Whatever the reason the penguin arrived
    local dogs, who walk the beach, may hurt there, we hope it makes a successful
    the penguin. journey back.
    He decided to contact local expert Thomas
    Stracke who runs Christchurch Penguin
    Rehabilitation. The expert recognised the Glossary
    penguin was an Adélie and that they are
    rarely found in New Zealand. The penguin predators Animals that hunt other
    was rescued from the beach that evening. animals.
    Once rescued, it was discovered that the peninsular A part of land almost
    penguin needed water and was underweight. entirely surrounded by
    The team fed and watered Pingu to nurse it water.
    to full health.
    After a brief stay, the penguin has now rehabilitation To nurse something back
    to full health.
    been released back onto a dog-free beach
    on Banks Peninsular. It is hoped that the
    penguin can be nursed back to full strength Reflect
    and will be able to find its way home. What is the most exciting animal you
    It is not fully understood how the penguin have ever seen?
    arrived in New Zealand.

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    Adélie Penguin Lost in New Zealand

    Questions
    1. Where do Adélie penguins usually live?
    

    2. Why were locals worried about the penguin?

    3. Tick to show whether the statement is true or false according to the article.
    True False
    Locals have given the penguin the nickname Pingu.
    Thomas Stracke discovered the penguin on the beach.
    The penguin was rescued from the beach.
    The penguin has been released onto another beach.

    4. Summarise the key information in the article in 20 words or fewer.

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