magellanic penguin

"When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu Jo?ao saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the Magellanic penguin, a native of South America. Focuses on the lives of Humberto and Domino, a pair of Magellanics at the San Francisco Zoo, as they prepare a nest and care for their baby chick, Uno.