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Rare Antarctic guest: Emperor penguin found on Australian beach
Australian researchers fit penguin with tracking device to monitor its movements heading south
The discovery stunned locals and scientists alike.
Scientists were puzzled by the appearance of a rare emperor penguin on an Australian beach.
Emperor penguins are found in Antarctica, so seeing one in Australia is like finding a polar bear in the Sahara desert.
The penguin was found on Tasmania's remote King Island, about 3,000 miles from its usual home.
It's the first time an emperor penguin has been seen in Australia in recorded history.
Scientists say the penguin is likely a young male that got lost during a storm.
The penguin was fitted with a tracking device so scientists can follow its movements as it heads back to Antarctica.
The device will also help scientists learn more about the emperor penguin's behavior and migration patterns.
