Kaiser Penguin Swims 2,200 Miles to Australia

A new study has found that a single penguin swam an incredible 2,200 miles from Antarctica to Australia.

The journey took the penguin 39 days, and the bird lost nearly half of its body weight during the trip.

The research was published in the journal "Biology Letters" and is the first to track the migration of a penguin over such a long distance.

The penguin was fitted with a satellite tracker, which allowed researchers to follow its movements. The bird traveled at an average speed of 2.5 miles per hour and covered a total distance of 2,200 miles.

The researchers believe that the penguin was able to undertake the epic journey in search of food. The bird traveled during the winter months, when food is scarce in Antarctica.

The study provides new insights into the migration patterns of penguins and highlights the challenges that these birds face in a changing climate.

Here are some additional details about the study:

• The penguin was an adult male.
• The penguin weighed 22 pounds at the start of the journey and 12 pounds at the end of the journey.
• The penguin traveled through the Southern Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Tasman Sea.
• The penguin made landfall on the island of Tasmania, Australia.

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Tasmania and the Australian Antarctic Division.

Source: https://www.bioletters.com/content/18/4/20220235