Penguin That Stopped Flights From Leaving NZ Released Back Into the Wild

Published on February 28, 2024

A little blue penguin, recognised as the world’s smallest penguin, has recovered and returned to its natural habit this week after he found himself on the runway of New Zealand’s Wellington International Airport. The unexpected visitor was discovered waddling around in front of an Air Chathams flight on Jan. 26. The pilot and passengers waited patiently as airport staff rushed to rescue the disheveled penguin, which had wandered onto the runway amidst a scorching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit). The flight schedule incurred a delay of approximately 20 minutes due to the unforeseen disruption. Wellington Zoo, which has helped recover other wildlife in the past, took him to cool down and monitor for further issues....

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