Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) pair on shore. Little penguins are sociable and spend much of their time out of water, preening and caring for their

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Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) pair on shore. Little penguins are sociable and spend much of their time out of water, preening and caring for their feathers to ensure they remain waterproof. Penguin Island, Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, near Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia

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Photo credit: © Ian Beattie/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
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