Photo 13 Aug 8 notes Ralph the bald penguin is in desperate need of a new wetsuit. Ralph loses his feathers more quickly than the other penguins at Marwell Zoo during their annual moult, exposing his pale skin to the sun. He has a special wetsuit to protect him from the sun and keep him warm on colder evenings, but it has seen better days. Collection Manager at Marwell Wildlife, David White said: The last wetsuit was made to fit Ralph and had Velcro to make it easy to adjust when his feathers begin to come through and we are hoping for the same again. Picture: Marwell Zoo / Rex Features (via Pictures of the day: 13 August 2012 - Telegraph)

Ralph the bald penguin is in desperate need of a new wetsuit. Ralph loses his feathers more quickly than the other penguins at Marwell Zoo during their annual moult, exposing his pale skin to the sun. He has a special wetsuit to protect him from the sun and keep him warm on colder evenings, but it has seen better days. Collection Manager at Marwell Wildlife, David White said: The last wetsuit was made to fit Ralph and had Velcro to make it easy to adjust when his feathers begin to come through and we are hoping for the same again. Picture: Marwell Zoo / Rex Features (via Pictures of the day: 13 August 2012 - Telegraph)

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