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Old 06-04-2014, 07:09 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by Striper295 View Post
Makes me so mad to hear about this, I just saved a Loon that somehow made it onto the road and couldn't get back to the water. Its strange that the legs don't work like Ducks. I had to cover it with a shirt and when iI got it back to the water off it went like a new Loon...
Great job on the rescue!!!

Loon are actually related to the penguin, hence the far rear leg position.

http://www.loon.org/about-loons.php

If you ever get the chance, visit the Loon Center in Moultonbourough, great place, wonderful education, and wonderful organization.
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