‘Super rare’: Antarctic penguin washes up in New Zealand, 3,000km from home

Expert say the bird's presence is a reminder of the threats penguins face due to warming waters and changing habitats

An Antarctic penguin has traversed 3,000km of icy waters to find himself far from home and on new and puzzling shores: the south-eastern coastline of New Zealand.

The Adelie penguin in question, affectionately named Pingu" by locals, was spotted looking somewhat lost at Birdlings Flat, a small settlement on New Zealand's south island.