Life isn't always a beach for Phillip Island's beloved penguins, who have been found to divorce their partners and find a new mate if they aren't satisfied with the number of young filling the ...

Life on Phillip Island isn't just idyllic strolls on the beach for its famous little penguins. New research reveals these birds don’t always mate for life and may "divorce" their partners if they’re ...

'In good times, they largely stick with their partners, although there’s often a bit of hanky-panky happening on the side.' By Laura Baisas Published Jan 17, 2025 9:50 AM EST Get the Popular Science ...

THE delightful fairy penguins may be this Victorian island's main attraction but there's plenty more for all the family to explore, writes Scott Podmore. "That's part of the beauty of this resort," ...

“Our findings on lower divorce rates among little penguins at Phillip Island under favourable environmental conditions highlight the importance of considering social dynamics alongside environmental ...

Ravens have only emerged as a threat to this island colony of little penguins in recent years. Scientists are racing to understand. Fairy penguins (Eudyptula minor) make their way toward nesting ...