Yellow-Eyed+Penguin

=Yellow-Eyed Penguin=
 * Scientific Name: //Megadyptes antipodes//

Description

 * Unmistakable for their yellow eyes and yellow eye-stripe that join on the back of their head
 * They have a slate grey with a white breast
 * 21-23 inches in height
 * 8-20 pounds in weigt

Range

 * They are only found in New Zealand

Diet

 * Typically fish and squid
 * Sometimes cephalopods

Life Expectancy

 * 23 years

Breeding

 * They breed on the east and south coast of the South Island, on and around Stewart Island, the Auckland Islands, and Campbell Islands
 * Eggs are incubated for 39-51 days

Predators

 * Wild cats and ferrets often try to steal their eggs
 * Dogs are also often predators of adult penguins

Interesting Facts

 * Often referred to as the rarest penguin in the world
 * One of the most endangered penguin species
 * Sexes look similar, but males have a slightly bigger head and feet

Notice the yellow eye and the yellow stripe on the head.