Turbo the Penguin
Turbo's Story:
In 2005, a young male Magellanic penguin was confronted by a larger male who had just returned from his migration trip. This brute challenged our young protagonist to a duel over a nesting site, and -- after a long and well-fought battle -- the young male was defeated. Bloody and homeless, he spent days obsessing over his loss, standing in the middle of the tourist trail. On his fourth day of homelessness, he discovered the project's vehicle: a magnificent large white Ford Turbo pick-up truck. This grand, beautiful truck would become his home. After he had nested under the truck for several months, we made him an official member of the Magellanic penguin team: we gave him a band (#53080) and a name, Turbo. Now he spends time with us in the house and follows us into the field. We adore his affection for humans, but also hope that, some day, he is able to attract a penguin mate and have many chicks.
