In the news: Snatched penquin may be christmas gift
Toga, a 3 month old African Penquin (Spheniscus demersus), or Jackass Penquin, has been stolen from Amazon World on the Isle of Wight in Southern England last saturday and does not stand a chance to survive without the proper care and nutrition according to the zoo manager."Toga is very, very vulnerable. The penguin is still being fed by his parents and we don't believe it could survive more than five days," she told The Associated Press. She also said "We can't understand what may have been going through the thief's head, but we are worried someone decided a penguin would make the perfect Christmas gift. There has been a lot of attention because of the film 'March of the Penguins'. Perhaps someone saw the film and thought their wife or girlfriend would be thrilled to have one as a present." In the wild, penquins exist on the south-western coast of Africa. Updated: Read entry of 30 december here.
four comments:
Could be true!
That one “wacko” impressionist wanted to thrill someone this Christmas with an innocent penquin.
Let us just pray the penquin survives.
Orikinla Osinachi (Email) (URL) - 22 12 05 - 15:29
I read this article last week of the missing penquin named Toga and I have been curious of his return. Has Toga been found and if so, how is he? I am a HUGE animal lover and this article has me upset that someone could do such a cruel thing. Please email me and let me know. Thank you.
Julie Messina (Email) - 27 12 05 - 21:34
As far as i know he has not been found… The zoo increased the reward to $8,750
Source: http://cbs5.com/watercooler/local_story_..
Dan2000 - 27 12 05 - 22:13
Please anyone who knows the fate of this penquin let me know.Its been on my mind since i saw it on news.
lindy (Email) - 29 12 05 - 04:55