(dress) in orthopedic(矫正的) shoes, a penguin from the San Diego Zoo, who could not walk due toillness, got another chance to run like other penguins.
Lucas, the African penguin, (have) trouble walking for more than three years because of the problem in hisspine(脊柱), which causes its muscle weakness and pain in the legs.
The penguin looked lonely and different other ones for its limited mobility. Wildlife (researcher) decided to do something.
"I've known Lucasfor a long time, so being able to provide him with a (possible) to live anormal life brings a smile to my face," said Dr. Beth, a senior vet at the zoo.
The boots (fit) in place, sothey will help Lucas to fully participate in the colony and show behaviors that are more typical for penguin一such as climbing the rocks, swimming, nesting and finding a suitablemate.
With his new boots, Lucas's walking has improved, which makes his exploration in his rocky habitat (easy) and hisposture(姿势) became more natural, (allow) him to gain better balance while standing.
"We were pleasantly surprised at the change the boots bring," said one animal keeper. "Seeing him move about now gives us hope he may be able tolive a full life."
