Penguin is rescued after appearing among bathers on a beach on the coast of SP A Magellanic penguin was rescued at Praia da Enseada, in Guarujá, on the coast of São Paulo. Images circulating on social media show the animal swimming alongside bathers (watch above). According to the Gremar Institute, responsible for the rescue last Saturday (11), the bird was kept under veterinary care, being monitored and evaluated. There is no official information about the animal's return to the wild. ? Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. Expert According to biologist Eric Comin, the Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a medium-sized seabird, known for being the most common penguin species to visit the Brazilian coast during the winter. "Contrary to what many think, they do not live in the ice of Antarctica, but in temperate areas of South America", he highlighted. The birds live and build their nests in Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) and the Falkland Islands between September and February. In winter, between May and October, penguins migrate north following cold sea currents in search of food. Magellanic penguin is rescued on Guarujá beach. Reproduction/Social Media Magellan penguins have wings that function as powerful flippers, allowing them to swim at speeds of up to 40 km/h and dive to a depth of almost 90 meters. Furthermore, they are monogamous animals, keeping the same partner for several reproductive seasons and sharing the care of eggs and young. The expert stated that the birds arriving in Brazil are young. "Around 83% of the penguins that run aground on Brazilian beaches are young and are on their first trip. Without the navigation experience of adults, many become excessively tired, suffer from food shortages caused by climate change or get lost from the main route", he explained. Comin also gave safety guidelines in case of encountering a penguin on the beach: Do not place the animal on the ice. He is escaping the cold and needs to be kept warm; Do not force the return to sea; If he came out of the water, it is because he is exhausted and needs to rest; Do not attempt to feed the animal. Giving food inappropriately can worsen your health. Penguin swims next to bathers on Guarujá beach (SP) Reproduction VIDEOS: g1 in 1 minute Santos