A few more little penguin facts
- Little penguins are also called fairy penguins.
- They are the smallest type of penguin in the world.
- They weigh just 1 kg and are only 30 - 40 cm tall.
- While excellent swimmers, they cannot fly.
- Often they have the same mate for life.
- Both parents feed and care for the young.
- Young penguins leave the nest at 7-9 weeks and live for up to 7 years.
- At last count, there were around 60 pairs in the Manly colony.
Page last updated: 21 February 2008