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Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds

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Mauduit, F. (2026, September 5). Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds. Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/03/chilean-penguins-fitted-with-vests-to-protect-healing-wounds

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Penguins at a rescue centre in Chile are being fitted with specially designed vests as part of an experiment to aid in their healing process. The vests contain copper and zinc, which help limit bacterial growth and support wound recovery. According to early trials, the penguins tolerate the vests well and they appear to protect wounds during recovery. A total of 30 or more penguins have been fitted with these experimental vests at the rescue centre.

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Humboldt penguins in Chile are being fitted with specially designed vests to help them heal from injuries more quickly. The vests, made of a copper and zinc-infused fabric, are intended to prevent the birds from pecking at their wounds or removing stitches while they recover. Ignacio Idalsoaga, director of the Buin Zoo in Santiago, says that this technology has already been successful with injured dogs and cats and is now being tested on penguins. The researchers took measurements of individual penguins to develop a custom fit for each bird. According to Ignacio Idalsoaga, the vests are still experimental, but early trials suggest that the penguins tolerate them well and that they appear to be effective in protecting wounds during recovery.

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The footage shows handlers checking and measuring the fit, while penguins at a rescue centre walk and rest by a pool wearing the vests.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-05

2026-09-05 · Euronews

Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds · assertive framing

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Care in the community has a very particular meaning for penguins in Chile. asserted

Care → have → Chile

Injured Humboldt penguins are being fitted with specially designed recovery vests to protect wounds as they heal. asserted

they → fit → wounds

The footage shows handlers checking and measuring the fit, while penguins at a rescue centre walk and rest by a pool wearing the vests. asserted

penguins → show → vests

The short-term vests are designed to stop penguins from pecking at wounds or pulling out stitches. asserted

vests → design → stitches

Their fabric contains copper and zinc, which can help limit the growth of bacteria and fungi while supporting the healing process. asserted

which → contain → process

The project remains experimental, with the design adapted to the birds' size and shape. asserted

design → remain → size

Early trials suggest the penguins tolerate the vests well, and the garments appear to protect wounds during recovery. asserted

garments → suggest → recovery