Grinch the penguin flies to PE
Grinch will join a group of young African Penguins at SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) before being released.
The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (Saambr) recently shared a story on social media about Grinch the juvenile African penguin that was admitted into their care after being found stranded on the beach at Zinkwazi.
Penguin specialist, Kelly de Klerk said they are delighted to report that he has completed his moult and has fully recovered from his ordeal at sea.
“After he passed his medical examination yesterday we made arrangements for him to fly first class (cargo) to Port Elizabeth. During his two-and-a-half weeks with us, he lived up to his name and did not drop his guard for a moment. Although he started taking fish from me on the evening of his second day, he never fully trusted me and continued to defend himself even while taking the 13 fish I offered him by hand each day. He is without doubt the feistiest stranded penguin with the biggest attitude we have ever cared for,” said de Klerk.
She added that Grinch will join a group of young African Penguins at SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) before being released.
“Go well Grinch we will miss you. It’s incredible to see his before and after images which paint a picture of his journey,” said de Klerk.
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