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Australian little penguins (Eudyptula novaehollandiae)
These birds tend to build their nests in burrows or rock crevices close to the coastline...
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Penguin swimming
Blue penguin (Eudyptula minor) swimming in the water at the Perth Zoo, Perth,...
© JP Bennett
Australian little penguins (Eudyptula novaehollandiae)
Juveniles grow into adults and become sexually mature between about two to three...
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Australian little penguins (Eudyptula novaehollandiae)
Australian little penguins (Eudyptula novaehollandiae) in a tight group...
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penguin chick
Blue penguin chick (Eudyptula minor) in a nest in Australia.
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Australian little penguin chicks (Eudyptula novaehollandiae)
The chicks develop into juveniles about 8 weeks of age and become fully independent.
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