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Penguins are birds that have lost the ability to fly. They have adapted to a life spent more at sea than on land. They are very well insulated for this watery existence producing an oil which they spread through their dense feathers. They have a flattened cornea and can see just as clearly underwater as on land.
The wave action generated in this exhibit creates a natural environment for the penguins and is behaviour enriching as they enjoy diving through and riding the waves as they would in the wild. The wave motion also promotes the growth of seaweed and kelp.
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| Little Penguins can sleep at sea and may spend weeks away from land |
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| Fish, such as pilchards and anchovies, and squid form the bulk of a penguins diet |
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| Little penguins are the world’s smallest breed of penguin |
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