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Eudyptula minor
Little penguins are the only penguin species known to breed in Australia. They stand approximately 35cm and weigh about 1.2kg. When compared to their Antarctic cousins, (the Emperor Penguin), who stands approximately 110cm and can weigh over 30kg, it is easy to understand why Little Penguins are the worlds’ smallest penguin species
Favour rocky shorelines, which provide suitable breeding sites, Mainly inhabit scattered offshore islands, like Granite Island, where they are generally free from disturbance.
Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Nov 3, 2013
2 Comments
moved to birds :-)
Cute!