Why almost no penguins actually breed on mainland Australia
Of 17-18 penguin species worldwide, only the little penguin breeds on mainland Australia. Here’s why, and what it means for the St Kilda colony.
Why foxes and cats still threaten the St Kilda penguin colony
The St Kilda penguin colony faces real mainland predation risk from foxes and cats, even seven kilometres from the CBD. Here’s why that risk persists.
Why foreshore revegetation matters as much as the rocks do
Foreshore revegetation and litter removal near the breakwater aren’t cosmetic. They cut entanglement risk and stabilise habitat for St Kilda’s penguins.
How to get involved protecting the St Kilda penguin colony
Want to help the St Kilda little penguins? Here’s how volunteers and citizen scientists take part in counts, weighing, banding and guided viewing.
