A penguin at the San Diego Zoo suffers from bumblefoot, a degenerative foot condition. FOX13
Zoo's African penguin colony has been fitted with orthopedic footwear to help it deal with a degenerative foot condition.Lucas has lesions on his feet due to a chronic condition known as bumblefoot, which covers a range of avian foot problems, the San Diego Wildlife Alliance said Monday in a press release.wildlife care specialists turned to an organization called Thera-Paw, which creates rehabilitative and assistive products for animals with special needs.
Wildlife care specialists Debbie Dention, left, and Lara Jones watch as a penguin named Lucas tests custom orthopedic footwear at the San Diego Zoo. Thera-Paw created custom shoes made of neoprene and rubber to prevent pressure sores from developing when Lucas stands and walks.African penguins have suffered a massive population decline and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.that I have read and agree
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