In Australia the penguin foundation has a campaign to knit sick penguins jumpers!
Yes this is a real thing. Penguins that have been in oil spills loose their waterproofing and also their insulation so they are unable to retain heat. The Foundation came up with the idea that whilst the animals are being cared for, to provide them with knitted jumpers to keep them warm.
The best part about this is anyone can get involved. If you can knit then you can help knit a jumper with the pattern available from
http://penguinfoundation.org.au/assets/Wildlife-rehabilitation/penguin-jumper-pattern-2014.pdf
To find out more info on such a brilliantly fun scheme see...
http://penguinfoundation.org.au/about-the-penguin-foundation/wildlife-rehabilitation/
http://www.captureyournite.com/culture/latest-news/wanted-volunteers-to-knit-little-woolly-jumpers-for-poorly-penguins/
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