Two men charged with trying to steal penguin and eggs from Tasmanian breeding ground

Police say members of the public intervened and penguin was removed from car boot before officers arrived

Two Tasmanian men have been charged after they allegedly tried to steal a penguin and two eggs from a breeding colony.

Police were called to the Low Head lighthouse just before 2pm on Sunday following reports the duo were taking a live little penguin from the rookery.

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