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Flop the penguin recovers with the help of Flap the penguin - Catherine - 12-10-2024
Flop is a young penguin at Dudley Zoo in England.
She became ill and lost the ability to walk. In trying to help her zoo staff learned of Flap the penguin at Toronto Zoo. Flap had a similar condition. Flap has recovered. The Dudley zoo staff contacted Toronto Zoo staff, who were very helpful. With their advice, Flop is learning to walk again.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/british-penguin-walks-again-1.7401139
Yes there is a connection between the names. Flop hadn't been named yet. She was called Flop in honor of Flap who helped her recover.
It is good that zoos share information like that. It gives keepers the combined experience of a number of keepers. Sharing information improves the quality of care they can give each animal. Who knows, we have a Flap and Flop. Maybe there will be a Flip.