A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday. The penguin was found on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in southwestern Australia on Nov. 1, according to the Western Australia state’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The malnourished emperor penguin was discovered at a beach in Denmark, Western Australia. Miles Brotherson / DBCA“The penguin appeared to be malnourished and was removed from the beach to avoid potential threats,” it said in a statement. “Never in my wildest thoughts would I thought I’d ever have an emperor Penguin to care for.

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Persons: Miles Brotherson, haven't, Carol Biddulph, ” Biddulph, “, I’d, Penguin, It’s, it’s, ” Organizations: Western Australia state’s Department of Biodiversity Locations: Denmark, Australia, Western Australia, ”