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The Tasmanian Conservation Trust put out a call to everyone to use the following pattern to knit small sweaters (or "jumpers") for penguins in a case of a major oil spill. They received an overwhelming response, over 15,000 sweaters! According to the Conservation Trust,"In the case of a major oil spill, these jumpers will be used to help rehabilitate Little penguins (Eudyptula minor) that have been oil affected. Oil clogs the feathers of these tiny seagoing birds, and reduces their insulating and waterproofing qualities. Even worse, the penguins attempt to clean themselves by preening, and rapidly become poisoned." [via] Link. (Additional news story from Australia.)
Crafters Saving Penguins
The Tasmanian Conservation Trust put out a call to everyone to use the following pattern to knit small sweaters (or "jumpers") for penguins in a case of a major oil spill. They received an overwhelming response, over 15,000 sweaters! According to the Conservation Trust,"In the case of a major oil spill, these jumpers will be used to help rehabilitate Little penguins (Eudyptula minor) that have been oil affected. Oil clogs the feathers of these tiny seagoing birds, and reduces their insulating and waterproofing qualities. Even worse, the penguins attempt to clean themselves by preening, and rapidly become poisoned." [via] Link. (Additional news story from Australia.)
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Nov 25, 2005 03:17 PM
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