These Boots Were Made for Waddling

 A San Diego Zoo penguin struggled with bumblefoot, but his new boots help him thrive

Bumblefoot is one of the more common veterinary concerns seen in a variety of birds in zoos.  For flying birds, such as raptors, prevention largely comes down to the quality and variety of the perching made available.  But what do you do when it's a bird that spends more time on the ground... say, an African penguin?.  Using special footwear to protect the feet is an solution, as the San Diego Zoo demonstrates with their handsome bird Lucas.