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Korora (Little Penguin)

Eudyptula minor

Description:

A dead little penguin, spotted at Okains bay, Banks peninsula NZ. The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin. The penguin, which usually grows to an average of 33 cm in height and 43 cm in length (though specific measurements vary by subspecies), is found on the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand, with possible records from Chile.

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7 Comments

Grace M.
Grace M. 8 years ago

That's so sad.


Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

Yes, but nature is difficult

DespinaTsafetopoulou
DespinaTsafetopoulou 11 years ago

Dear @AliHp, its sad, but thats nature.

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

They do not wish to repeat؟

DespinaTsafetopoulou
DespinaTsafetopoulou 11 years ago

Dear friends @hcopplestone and @AliHp, unfortunately, things like this, happen all the time...

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

I was so upset :(

hcopplestone
hcopplestone 11 years ago

Poor thing;(

New Zealand

Spotted on Mar 18, 2011
Submitted on Jan 21, 2013

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