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Big facts about little penguins

May 08, 2015

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Discover more about the world's smallest (and cutest) penguins. Phillip Island, Australia, is home to an estimated 32,000 little penguins.

The Penguin Foundation supports the research, conservation and care of sick and injured little penguins. Adopt a penguin today and help a precious Australian wildlife icon.
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Page 1: Big facts about little penguins

Did you know?...

Big facts about little penguins

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Penguins are birds.

Beak

Feathers

Flippers (modified wings)

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Only 17 species of penguins exist.

33cm (13in)

Little penguins are the smallest.

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Little penguins are only found in southern Australia and New Zealand.

Australia

New Zealand

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On land little penguins live in holes in the ground called burrows.

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Little penguins may spend between one day and four weeks at sea.

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Deepest dive recorded for a little penguin?

72 metres

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Longest dive recorded for a little penguin?

1 minute 56 seconds

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Little penguins do not mate for life.

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Researchers at Phillip Island Nature Parks have recorded an annual divorce rate between 18 and 50% amongst little penguins.

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Phillip Island, Australia, is home to an estimated 32,000 little penguins.

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Help support the conservation, research and care of little penguins.Adopt a penguin at penguinfoundation.org.au