Documentary following the penguins of Phillip Island, and the team of rangers and scientists who monitor and protect them.

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Danger in the Penguin Colony

2/6 Bluey and Sheila are struggling to feed their chicks and protect them from predators.

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Sunday 14:30 BBC One only on Scotland

  • Photo: Wildlife carer Marg Healy

    Photo: Wildlife carer Marg Healy

    Marg runs Phillip Island's animal hospital, looking after injured wildlife including little penguins, possums, koalas and other birds.

  • Photo: Penguins on beach

    Photo: Penguins on beach

    The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin in the world. The penguin, which is about 43 cm tall, is found on the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand.

  • BBC Wildlife Finder

    BBC Wildlife Finder

    Head over to the BBC Wildlife Finder where you can find out more about penguins.

    BBC Wildlife Finder: Penguins

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