Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 11, 2011 at 12:30am

Hi Squonk,

I came across a similar story about bald penguins.

I have also heard of cats and Matt, one of the members on Alopecia World has a cat with alopecia.

Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Mary on April 11, 2011 at 3:49pm

don't see how penguins with this condition can survive in the wild. They rely on their unusually dense feathers to stay warm in the frigid waters where they hunt for their food. Without their insulation, they can't stay warm.

For penguin lovers, in case you haven't seen it, here's my short video (out of hours of video I haven't yet edited):
http://www.alopeciaworld.net/video/king-penguin-among-fur-seals

And, check out my husband's photos of penguins here: http://www.stevegouldphotography.com/gallery.php?galleryid=23,&..., S. Georgia, Falklands

Comment by Lee on April 11, 2011 at 8:59pm

aw they're cute...look at the third guys lil belly!

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