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Dippy the arthritic penguin settling into new home

Dippy the arthritic penguin settling into new home

An ageing arthritic penguin is settling into his new home — which comes complete with access ramp and meals on wheels service.

Dippy the Humboldt penguin moved from the Seaview Wildlife Encounter on the Isle of Wight, which is closing, to the Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre in Norfolk on Thursday night.

At 20 years old, a bird with his condition would be unlikely to survive in the wild, but thanks to special adaptations at his new home, he is expected to carry on splashing around for many years to come.

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