Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) moulting. In the moulting period between November and February the penguins are unable to enter the water or feed.

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Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) moulting. In the moulting period between November and February the penguins are unable to enter the water or feed. They shelter in crevices, small caves and under rocks to avoid heat and predators while they grow their new waterproof plumage. Penguin Island, Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, near Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia

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