Gus the penguin, who landed on an Australian beach, released after 20 days in recovery Gus' appearance marks the northernmost sighting of an emperor penguin, officials say. Julia Gomez.

The emperor penguin that made global headlines after waddling ashore on a beach in Australia has been released back into the ...

Gus gained weight in her care, from 47 pounds when he was found to 54 pounds. He is 39 inches tall. A healthy male emperor penguin can weigh more than 100 pounds.

Gus the emperor penguin stands on a scale after being discovered on a beach near Denmark, Australia, on Nov. 1, 2024, thousands of miles from its normal habitat on Antarctica.

In early November, an emperor penguin washed up in Western Australia -- the furthest north the species has ever been recorded. After a period of rehabilitation, Gus is headed home to Antarctica.

Gus, the penguin, had traveled nearly 2,200 miles alone from Antarctica. Since arriving in Australia, he has been well cared for by wildlife caretaker, Carol Biddulph.

Gus initially weighed in at 51 pounds -- far less than the 100-pound weight that is common for an adult male emperor penguin. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions officials ...

The penguin, which has gained the nickname Gus after Roman emperor Augustus, was taken into the care of local seabird carer Carol Biddulph. Adult male emperor penguins can weigh up to 40 kilograms ...

Gus the penguin was released 20 days after he was found on an Australian beach, around 2,100 miles away from Antarctica. Story by Julia Gomez, USA TODAY • 1mo ...

Gus did not hesitate to belly flop into the ocean. DBCA / Miles Brotherson. The emperor penguin that made global headlines after waddling ashore on a beach in Australia has been released back into ...

OK, finally, today, an update on Gus - that's right. Gus is an emperor penguin who is finally - hopefully - headed back to Antarctica. Earlier this month, Gus washed up over 2,000 miles away from ...

Gus the penguin was released 20 days after he was found on an Australian beach, around 2,100 miles away from Antarctica. Skip to main content. Moses La..., WA. Moses Lake, WA ...