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24th January, 2011
Little blue penguins on the West Coast of the South Island appear to be surviving La Nina weather conditions, unlike penguins on the East Coast which are reportedly dying in their hundreds.
24th December, 2010
Photo by Doug Baker
December means most young penguins have fledged and left the protection of their parents to make their way in the world. These chicks, photographed by Doug Baker at Camerons, south of Greymouth, are about four days old. Chicks are guarded by their parents usually for 20-30 days. They fledge between 48-63 days.
21st December, 2010
The latest census results are available now
Check out the research page
30th November, 2010
West Coast Blue Penguin Trust ranger Reuben Lane has observed the first recorded case of replacement clutching on the West Coast. Read more
16th November, 2010
Jim Mora and the TVNZ6 crew filming penguin prints near Hokitika.
