GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Picchu the penguin is recovering from surgery Friday after vets found a dime in their stomach.
John Ball Zoo says they discovered a small metal object during a routine exam. Using endoscopy equipment, the veterinary team was able to remove it and discover it was a dime.
Officials say Picchu likely mistook the coin for the shiny appearance of a fish, a main part of a penguin's diet.
Unfortunately, John Ball Zoo says it's not uncommon for objects like this to be thrown inside habitats. That's why they're reminding visitors not to throw objects into habitats and enclosures.
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