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Two months ago, on a sandy stretch of coastline in north-western New Zealand, the most peculiar creature waddled ashore -- and straight into the hearts of animal-lovers the world over. Biologists said that the young Emperor penguin likely became lost while searching for food in the Antarctic Ocean, ultimately ending up thousands of miles away from its native habitat of ice and snow. At the time, the animal's fate seemed grim, due to the extent of its waywardness and resulting health problems. But now, after months of recovery in the hands of tireless veterinarians, the misplaced penguin is finally heading home. Article continues: Penguin Heads Home After Making a Rare Wrong Turn
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