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Three men who kidnapped a penguin from Gold Coast SeaWorld have released video of the penguin in their apartment

Video of stolen penguin released video

Three men who kidnapped a penguin from Gold Coast SeaWorld have released video of the penguin in their apartment.

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"Dash" the blue penguin

'Dash' the blue penguin rescued from oily beach video

Richard Langston with Niven Rae, a Maketu local, and "Dash" the blue penguin.

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Penguin's first swim after being washed of oil video

A blue penguin affected by the oil leaking from grounded Rena has today taken its first swim after being washed.

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Early estimates predict the slick will affect hundreds of birds

Oiled NZ penguins a 'bad sign' says vet

The discovery of washed up oiled penguins could forecast a dire future for the environment after a NZ oil spill, a vet treating the birds says.

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Happy feet is thriving in his enclosure on the ship and will be released in a few days

Happy Feet 'thriving' on journey home

Happy Feet has two more nights aboard NIWA’s ship Tangaroa before he is released and those onboard say he is thriving, despite the rough sea conditions.

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He's on a boat, he can smell the ocean, freedom is near

Happy Feet's first night on NIWA's ship - Extended footage video

Happy Feet spent his first night on board NIWA’s ship Tangaroa last night as he starts the long journey to his drop-off point.

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Happy Feet has left the comforts of Wellington Zoo and is now onboard NIWA's ship Tangaroa

Happy Feet's press conference on NIWA's ship video

Those involved with Happy Feet’s journey took the time to express their excitement during a press conference held on the bridge of the Tangaroa today.

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He's been here for ten weeks and today he starts his journey home

Happy Feet: It's time to say goodbye video

Today, the schedule gets much busier for the refugee emperor penguin as Zoo and NIWA staff make final preparations for his journey home, which starts this evening.

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Happy Feet's final check-up - Full interview video

Dr Lisa Argilla talks about Happy Feet's final check-up before he begins his journey home tomorrow.

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Hundreds of messages for Happy Feet were left at Wellington Zoo today before he starts his journey home tomorrow

Haere Ra Happy Feet - Extended footage video

Wellington Zoo went all out today as they held a farewell party for Happy Feet who sets off on his homeward journey tomorrow.

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Happy Feet leaves in three days and NIWA staff got some hands-on feeding practice today

NIWA staff with Happy Feet + zoo interview - extended footage video

It was a new crew that fed the beloved emperor penguin Happy Feet today as final preparations are made for his return to the wild on Monday.

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Happy Feet is lost in his reflection

Happy Feet finds a new best friend video

Happy Feet the emperor penguin has just five days before he begins the long journey back to Antarctica.

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Happy Feet is going home

Up close with Happy Feet + feeding - Extended Footage video

The date of Happy Feet’s home-ward voyage was announced yesterday at Wellington Zoo and he leaves on August 29 aboard NIWA’s boat Tangaroa.

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Happy Feet (file)

Happy Feet hits 120,000 fans

Happy Feet has become a creature of the Internet age.

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Happy Feet is showing signs of recovery

Happy Feet has a fishy appetite video

The lost Emperor Penguin recovering at Wellington Zoo after an operation to remove sand, stones and sticks from its stomach is proving to be a tough young bird.

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Happy Feet has undergone three operations so far

Ocean drop off mooted for Happy Feet video

Releasing Happy Feet off the south coast of the country is the best option for its survival, according to a penguin researcher.

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Happy Feet will undergo an endoscopy today

Happy Feet has third operation video

Wellington Zoo staff are still working to remove sticks and sand from the Kapiti Coast’s stranded emperor penguin.

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The Emperor penguin on the Kapiti Coast

Penguin offered a free ride home

The Kapiti Coast's stranded Emperor Penguin may have a ride home, but not until next February.

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The penguin's second operation in two days was performed in front of a captive audience

Sand-eating Kapiti penguin still causing concern video

The prognosis for the Kapiti Coast’s Emperor Penguin who lost its way isn't looking good.

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Crowds have been gathering at the beach all week to see the unusual visitor (NZPA)

Kapiti's penguin faces uncertain future video

Nicknamed 'happy feet' the penguin's not rare or endangered, but it's a long way from home.

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