Peculiar Penguins

Did you know that some of the rarest penguins in the world live in New Zealand?  And they nest in the forest?  The Fiordland Crested penguin is also one of the most unusual looking.  Its yellow crest definitely gives him a distinguished look.

Source:  Wikipedia

They grow to be about two feet tall and weigh around 8 to 10 pounds.  Their diet consists of squid, krill and small fish.  They live along the colder waters of New Zealand's southern coast and outlying islands including Stevens Island.  The current population is around 6,000 individuals or less and unfortunately dogs and cats are common predators.

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