Fairy+Penguin+2012

=Characteristics:= The fairy penguin is 16 to17 in. They have indigo-blue and slightly gray feathers. Their adult flipper length is 11 to 14 cm. The adult weight is 1.5 kg. The adult height is 30 cm. The baby weight is 2 lb. =Habitat:= The fairy penguin's habitat is the Southern hemisphere, New Zealand,Australia, Tasmania, and Chatham Island.There is a colony of fairy penguins at Sea World. =Food:= The fairy penguin hunts small fish and squid. They also like baby octopus,crab eggs, sea horses, and anchovies. =Predators:= Their main enemies are sea lions,killer whales,sea eagles, and seagulls. Dogs,snakes,and rats are also their enemies. =Babies:= They use rock crevices or caves for their nests. They tend to be very faithful to nesting sites. June through August is egg laying time. 2 eggs are laied and take 36 days to hatch.

=Interesting Facts= Their scientific name is Eudyptula Minor, meaning Good Little Diver in Greek language. They are also called the Little Penguin, Little Blue penguin, or White Flipper Penguin. =Future for these animals:= The fairy penguin has a great future. They are not endangered.