Heatwaves are the new threat St Kilda’s penguins can’t outswim
Climate-driven heatwaves are a growing risk for St Kilda’s little penguins, an urban colony with a fixed rock wall and nowhere cooler to go.
Why off-leash dogs are the biggest threat to St Kilda’s penguins
Off-leash dogs are one of the biggest threats to St Kilda’s little penguins. Here’s why a lead-free minute on the breakwater can undo a season’s work.
Boat traffic and propeller strike risk at the St Kilda breakwater
St Kilda’s little penguins share a working harbour with constant boat traffic. Here’s what propeller strike risk actually means for the colony.
Rising seas and storm surge: the slow threat to the breakwater colony
Rising sea levels and storm surge put growing pressure on the St Kilda penguins’ rock-wall home. Here’s what that threat actually looks like.
How marine plastic and fishing line injure St Kilda’s penguins
Marine plastic and fishing line pose a real, ongoing threat to St Kilda’s little penguins. Here’s how the damage happens and what actually helps.
Why Port Phillip Bay’s water quality decides what St Kilda penguins eat
Port Phillip Bay water quality shapes the small fish stocks St Kilda’s little penguins rely on. Here’s why that link matters more than people think.
How foreshore light disrupts St Kilda penguins coming home at dusk
Artificial light along the St Kilda foreshore can delay penguins returning after dark. Here’s how light pollution affects the breakwater colony.
