Australian And New Zealand Little Penguins Found To Be Distinct Species (IMAGE)

University of Otago

Australian And New Zealand Little Penguins Found To Be Distinct Species

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A team of researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago and the University of Tasmania has discovered that Australian and New Zealand little penguins represent two distinct species, rather than one.

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Dr Stefanie Grosser

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