Little Penguin

The Little Penguin (or Eudyptula minor) is the world's smallest penguin species and is the only penguin to nest on Australia's Mainland. In New Zealand, were it is also found, its called kororā.

Apearance
Like all penguins, the Little Penguin is highly adapted for life in the sea. Its body is streamlined, its wings are modified as flippers and its feathers are densely distributed over its body. The upper parts, including the back of the Little Penguin are distinctly blue, which explains one of its alternative names (Blue Penguin) and the underbelly is white. Its bill is grey-black with a pinkish lower base, and its iris pale grey to white. One New Zealand population has broad white borders to the flippers, and considered by some as a separate species. Young penguins are bluer than adults. The Little Penguin is also known as the Fairy Penguin because of its small size.

Predators and Prey
Little Penguins will eat a range of fish, as well as crustaceans. Their predators in Include domesticated foxes, feral cats and snakes. Tasmanian Tigers probably ate them as well.

Loactions
Little Penguins live on the South Coast of Australia and Total Population in Australia is around 50,000. They can be found in New Zealand and Chile however.

Where to see them
You can see Little Penguins in Victoria, South Aus and Western Aus. Some populations can be found in NSW however. Go to St. Kilda in Victoria to see these penguins for free