Injured African Penguin Can Waddle Like a Champ in New Custom Sandals
An African penguin named Beach Donkey walks through New England Aquarium exhibit halls in custom shoes, October 2022.Photo: Vanessa Kahn (New England Aquarium)An adorable African penguin at the New England Aquarium in Boston has gotten a new lease on life, thanks to special sandals that help her walk as she recovers from a foot condition.Beach Donkey, a 24-year-old African penguin, was diagnosed with pododermatitis (aka bumblefoot) in 2020. The condition is common in captive penguins and is often identified as …