An emperor penguin has lost its way and travelled 3,400 kilometres to Australia

The penguin, believed to be the first of its species ever found on the Australian mainland, was discovered on the beach at Penguin Island in Western Australia on Saturday.

It is thought that the penguin may have become disoriented during a storm and ended up swimming in the wrong direction.

The emperor penguin is a large flightless bird that is native to Antarctica. It is the largest species of penguin, and can grow up to 1.2 metres tall and weigh up to 45 kilograms.

Emperor penguins are very social animals, and live in large colonies. They breed during the winter months, and the males incubate the eggs while the females go out to sea to feed.

The penguin that was found on Penguin Island is thought to be a juvenile, and it is not yet clear how it will survive in the Australian climate. However, it is being cared for by wildlife experts, and will be released back into the ocean once it is strong enough.

The discovery of an emperor penguin on the Australian mainland is a rare event. It is a reminder of the vast distances that these birds can travel, and the challenges that they face in their natural environment.