An emperor penguin lost its way and ended up in Australia, shedding nearly half its weight (photo included).

In Australia, you can encounter not only strange insects, ostriches, or kangaroos. In Western Australia, an emperor penguin is being rescued, a species that typically doesn't inhabit this region; however, it got off course and swam across the Southern Ocean.

The bird traveled 3400 km and was severely exhausted when it was found on the beach. The penguin was named after the Roman Emperor Augustus Gass. It is under the care of a caretaker in Albany. When Gass was discovered, he weighed 23 kg, while the normal weight of an adult emperor penguin is 40 kg. This was reported by ABC NEWS.

The location where the emperor penguin was found is approximately 400 km south of where they have been seen most recently. The penguin was weak and very emaciated, and it was transported using a special large canvas pet carrier.

The reason that led the emperor penguin to journey so far across the Southern Ocean from its home is unknown. Now, scientists are certain that emperor penguins can traverse the route from Antarctica to Australia.

Previously, "Telegraph" reported on a much more unpleasant discovery on a beach in Australia. Near Sydney, strange foul-smelling spheres made from human waste were found.