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Watch This Adorable video shows cute fluffy baby Humboldt penguin learning to stand again using baby bouncer By Jessica Martin Comment Published 30th Nov 2024, 10:13 GMT Updated 30th Nov 2024, 10:19 GMT Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This video More videos Video shows Flop the baby Humboldt penguin using the baby bouncer at Dudley Zoo to aid her recovery after she developed a limp after her mother passed away. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter.
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Watch how a baby penguin found her waddle again after zookeepers nursed her back to health - using a homemade baby bouncer. Video (click to play above) shows Flop the Humboldt penguin as she learns to stand again using the home-made device.
Flop was born at Dudley Zoo in April but her mother passed away shortly after and her dad started to leave the nest for long periods. Zookeepers had to step in and hand rear the chick, moving her to a juvenile isolation area, however she then began developing a limp. Read More Adorable video shows rare tiger playing in the snow at the zoo during UK cold weather snap Incredibly rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at UK zoo in fascinating video Adorable video shows rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf named Haggis born at zoo - with prize draw launched Cute funny polar bear works up the courage to jump into its pool on ninth try in hilarious video Vets gave her anti-inflammatories and pain relief but less than 24 hours later the animal could no longer support her own weight.
Blood tests revealed a reaction to an infection and she was given further medication. Flop started to lose her appetite and became withdrawn - sparking concern among staff that she may not survive. But keepers had the ingenious idea of using a baby bouncer to help keep her upright.
They also made a tailor-made treadmill by adapting a baby walker for her. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Flop the Humboldt penguin. | Dudley Zoo / SWNS Flop started to use her feet to try to push herself up, but she still couldn’t lift her head, instead lifting her hips to slide on her tummy across the floor.
After consulting with the Toronto Zoo in Canada , which had dealt with a penguin with a similar issue, the keepers were able to provide better care for Flop. She began gaining weight and was reintroduced to the isolation area in Penguin Bay for short, supervised swims. Within days, she started lifting her head and standing upright without extra help.
A zoo spokesperson said: "This made a huge difference to her recovery and within days, she started to lift her head and stumble forward and eventually she began standing upright all by herself. The team brought in an animal physiotherapist, giving the bird team a series of exercises they could do with Flop to gradually build her strength. “And just over a month later, Flop was able to spend her first whole day by herself in the isolation area with the other juveniles, where she currently remains before they all make a gradual return to the main colony.
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