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	World Almanac for Kids
		Penguins are grouped into 18 species and 6 genera, most of which are found in Antarctica and on subantarctic islands.
		Another distinguishing feature of the king and emperor penguins is the presence of bright reddish or pinkish shields on the sides of their mandibles and large orange or yellow patches on the sides of their necks.
		The emperor penguin breeds in one of the world’s most inhospitable regions during one of the coldest periods of the year, laying and incubating its eggs in temperatures as low as −62° C (–80° F).
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/animals/penguin.html (1447 words)

	Walkabout - Penguin
		Penguin is located 137 km northwest of Launceston, 17 km east of Burnie and 31 km west of Devonport on Tasmania's northern coast.
		The arrival of the railway in 1901 led to a decline in Penguin's role as a port.
		Consequently there is a large penguin the beachfront park (reputedly the largest penguin in the world), there are penguin garbage bins in the street and even the Penguin Meals on Wheels has a picture of a penguin on the side of the building.
	www.walkabout.com.au /locations/TASPenguin.shtml (692 words)

	Penguin Information
		The smallest penguin species is the Little Blue Penguin (also known as the Fairy Penguin), which is typically 35 to 40 cm tall and 1 kilogram.
		Diving penguins reach 6 to 12 km/h, though there are reports about velocities of 27 km/h (which are probably realistic in the case of precipitate flight).
		Magellanic penguins breed on the coast and offshore islands of Argentina, Chile and the Falkland islands in the cold temperate sub-Antarctic seas.
	www.junglewalk.com /info/Penguin-information.htm (1021 words)

	Penguins: Little (Blue) Penguins - Eudyptula minor
		Penguins are killed by cars at a number of places where they cross coastal roads at night to reach their burrows; notably Phillip Island and Portland in Victoria, Bruny Island and Lillico Beach in Tasmania, and Oamaru and Wellington in New Zealand.
		Approximately 10% of the penguin population on Phillip Island is exposed to tourism.
		Penguin viewing has obvious cultural and financial benefits to local and regional communities, and the generation of revenue by the penguins, and public interest in the penguins, are persuasive factors in ensuring their proper management.
	www.penguins.cl /little-penguins.htm (2909 words)

	DPIWE - Little Penguin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This flightless seabird breeds in colonies along the southern coast of Australia, as far north as Port Stephens in the east to Fremantle in the west.
		The Little penguin's streamlined shape and the efficient propulsion of its flippers (used underwater in a similar manner to that of birds in the air) enables it to seek prey in shallow short dives, frequently between the 10 to 30 m range and very occasionally extending to 60 m.
		Their return is preceded by groups of penguins gathering beyond the surf where they may be heard calling to each other.
	www.dpiw.tas.gov.au /inter.nsf/WebPages/SJON-56VVYE?open (918 words)

	Tour of Tasmania: Penguin
		There are twilight viewing sessions of the rookeries, where the penguins clamber ashore to return to their nests after a day of feeding in Bass Strait.
		The backdrop for Penguin is the Dial Range, and there are numerous trails for bushwalking and horse riding.
		Penguin is around 15 min drive east of Burnie, and has three 3½-star accommodation facilities (RACT rated).
	tourtasmania.com /content.php?id=penguin (172 words)

	AusEmade: Penguin Information and Attractions, Tasmania (TAS), Australia
		Penguin was named by Ronald C. Gunn, a distinguished botanist of the era, after the fairy penguin still evident in rookeries along the coast.
		The fibro cement penguin was erected to celebrate the centenary of the proclamation of the Penguin township on the 25th October 1975.
		From Penguin you can visit Ferndene Gorge Reserve (6 km), Mount Montgomery and the Dial Range (4 km), Gunns Plains Cave, scenic drives including that to Ulverstone via the coast road, through Lonah and passing the islands named The Three Sisters and Coat Island.
	www.ausemade.com.au /tas/destination/p/penguin-attractions.htm (261 words)

	Antarctic Penguins (Adelie and Emperor)
		March of the Penguins is now doing a killing on US screens.
		Other penguins don't feed them, but in case of bad weather they all group together, forming what is called a 'turtle' to withstand the wind better.
		I also have some cartoons of penguins drawn by somebody at DdU and also some pictures of the other birds and animals seen around the base.
	www.gdargaud.net /Antarctica/Penguins.html (1802 words)

	Little Penguins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Little Penguins are the smallest of all the penguins standing only 16 to 17 inches tall (41 to 44 cm) and weighing only about 2 lbs.
		The White-flippered penguins have a white stripe around the edges of the flippers and are located in New Zealand.
		Little penguins breed and live on the coast of Southern Australia, Tasmania, and several sub-Antarctic Islands south of New Zealand.
	www.siec.k12.in.us /~west/proj/penguins/little.html (238 words)

	Birds - Little penguin
		The scientific name of the fairy penguin (or little penguin) Eudyptula minor, is most descriptive.
		The fairy penguin's streamlined shape and the efficient propulsion of its flippers (used underwater in a similar manner to that of birds in the air) enables it to seek prey in shallow short dives, frequently between the 10–30 m range and very occasionally extending to 60 m.
		Some fairy penguins return consistently to their burrows year round but most stay at sea throughout the autumn-winter period.
	www.parks.tas.gov.au /wildlife/birds/penguin.html (834 words)

	Pete & Barbara's Little Blue Penguin Page
		However, the Little penguins are more often divided into two sub-species - Little, or Fairy penguins and the White-flippered penguin.
		White-flippered penguins are identified by a white stripe around the edges of the flippers and are found in New Zealand.
		Little penguins breed on the coast of Southern Australia and Tasmania as well as in New Zealand and several sub-Antarctic Islands south of New Zealand.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Peter_and_Barbara_Barham/l_blue.htm (377 words)

	PENGUIN MARKET TASMANIA\| Arts, Crafts, Secondhand, Collectibles, Antiques \| all UNDERCOVER!
		Situated in the heart of the North West Coast, Tasmania's fastest growing region, is the beautifully named and exquisitely presented town of Penguin.
		While Tasmania has a reputation worldwide for fine food, often you still have to search it out, and this was the catalyst for taking Penguin Market to the next stage.
		Not only is Penguin perfectly positioned halfway between the big centres of Devonport and Burnie and only 10 minutes from Ulverstone, it is also in the middle of Tasmania's 'Food Bowl'.
	www.penguinmarket.com (387 words)

	Central Coast Council - Itineraries - Tasmania, Ulverstone, Penguin, Forth, Leith (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Penguin Point Fairy Penguin Tours conduct guided tours at dusk from around September to March, when the fairy penguins can be observed during the breeding season returning to their burrows after a day's fishing at sea.
		Penguin is very much a seaside town, with its main street adjacent to the beach.
		As well, Penguin briefly worked silver and iron mines, and in the boom years of the 'gold rush', a wharf was kept very busy, providing a focal point for the surrounding community.
	www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=278 (2673 words)

	TCT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		As a local resident of 14 years, and biologist who conducts wildlife tours on the island, I have found that one of the main attractions for visitors to the island is the Little penguin, the smallest penguin species in the world.
		The main road that connects the two parts of the island by necessity passes through this area and the penguins often have to cross the road to access their burrows.
		Sadly, an increasing number are hit by vehicles as they frantically attempt to waddle across the road, which is of great concern as their numbers are decreasing year by year.
	www.tct.org.au /jumper.htm (739 words)

	Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Penguin - Vacation Rental
		If you are considering buying real estate in Penguin, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
		When renting a home in Penguin you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
		In many cases vacation rentals in Penguin are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Penguin.
	www.propertyworld.com /_Australia_Tasmania_Penguin (831 words)

	Central Coast Council - Business Profile - Tasmania, Ulverstone, Penguin, Forth, Leith
		Tasmania's Central Coast is home to some 21,000 people centred around the municipal area's two largest towns of Ulverstone and Penguin.
		Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by a 300km-wide stretch of water called Bass Strait.
		Tasmania has one of the lowest employee turnover rates in Australia and wage rates are also much lower than elsewhere - some 14% below the national average.
	www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=273 (3412 words)

	Penguin Post Newsletter Tasmania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The village of Penguin, on the north coast of Tasmania, was aptly named after the indigenous fairy penguins who inhabited the area before the town was settled.
		The original penguin inhabitants soon moved on to quieter environs shortly after the noisy Europeans moved there in 1875, after seeing their beach front property values plummet (as the first Australian colonists were rumored to be convicts).
		Originally, the giant penguin contained a built-in speaker system which greeted admirers with, "Welcome to Cut Bank, the coldest spot in the nation!" Sadly, the voice has been out of commission for a few years, leaving the Paul Bunyon of penguins mute.
	www.penguin-place.com /post/index20.html (877 words)

	Penguin - Tasmania - Focus on Tasmania
		Penguin, named by Ronald Campbell Gunn in 1861, takes its name from the fairy penguin to be found in the district.
		The proclamation of the town of Penguin took place on 25th October 1875.
		Situated between Burnie (west) and Ulverstone (east), Penguin nestles between the foot of the Dial Range and the coastline of the Bass Strait.
	www.focusontas.net.au /towns/penguin.html (101 words)

	ALW 2006 - EVENTS CALENDAR - Tasmania
		We are honoured to have the Arch Bishop of Tasmania and Graeme Sturges MHA attending this special event.
		Tasmania is the best place in space find some cool, out there, relaxing, awe-inspiring home grown holiday destinations and things to do and it’s all at your finger tips on the ‘net AND within driving distance!
		Volunteering Tasmania Northern office is holding and open morning for anyone in the community to come along and talk to us and find out more about Volunteering Tasmania and volunteering.
	www.adultlearnersweek.org /showevents.html?category=Tasmania (5377 words)

	Penguin Valley Farm - Travel Downunder - Discover the real Australia
		The cosy cabin overlooks the peaceful Penguin Creek, straddled by the 20 hectare farm with its market garden, hardwood plantation and bush.
		The quiet cabin is sufficiently close to the farm house to drop in for a chat.
		Nearby on the coast swim on beautiful beaches and watch fairy penguins visit their burrows at dusk.
	www.traveldownunder.com.au /Tasmania/North_West/Penguin_Valley_Farm.asp (147 words)

	Penguin Fibreglass - the fibreglass perfectionists - Penguin Tasmania 7316, Australia
		Penguin Fibreglass - the fibreglass perfectionists - Penguin Tasmania 7316, Australia
		Penguin Composites has been designing, developing and delivering innovative fibreglass products since 1976.
		We have the capacity to develop products in conjunction with our customers whether it be industrial, commercial or in watercraft.
	www.penguincomposites.com.au (140 words)

	Melissa Syme, Penguin, Tasmania - 02/04/2003
		Penguin, a town in northern Tasmania, is a small place that has had to learn a few big lessons about tourism.
		My town of Penguin in the north west of Tassie is lucky to have lovely clean beaches, some great little waterfront cafes, local markets, and of course, the little penguins!
		When on holidays, I get a lot of enjoyment from visiting small towns because I find the people are more friendly than in the cities, and you can find some wonderful places away from the crowds, and get an insight into how other people really live.
	www.abc.net.au /rural/telegraph/viewpoint/stories/s822426.htm (453 words)

	Penguin Fibreglass - home of the 'Greenlander' kayak
		Penguin Composites have now finished the new mould for the next model of their Greenlander Sea kayak.
		I have taken this kayak on a 4 week trip from Strahan to Hobart where the kayak was exposed to rough conditions and very strong winds.
		The Penguin Composites Greenlander Pro was a good sea kayak for extended trips in open waters.
	kayak.customer.netspace.net.au /penguin_home.html (180 words)

	Melissa Syme, Penguin, Tasmania - 02/09/2002
		A few years ago Melissa Syme and her husband packed up and moved from NSW and went to live in the small seaside town of Penguin in northern Tasmania.
		In the country, you get to wake up every morning to scenic views and the welcoming noises of birds and animals, the people are friendly and they take time out to talk with you; the air is clean and fresh, and best of all you’re part of a small community.
		Whilst the population boost is healthy for declining rural economies, these newcomers generally have little to no understanding of the long-standing agricultural and forestry practices used in the area.
	www.abc.net.au /rural/telegraph/viewpoint/stories/s664356.htm (474 words)

	Platypus & Penguin Tours - Tasmania - Stanley Half Day Tours & Cruises
		Following on from the platypus viewing, guests are taken back to Stanley for the little penguin viewing at the reserve.
		Guests are guided through the breeding ground of the penguins and are able to get "up close and personal" with these wonderful little creatures.
		The platypus are viewed in their own natural environment and your experienced and knowledgeable guide will give the full interpretation of the habits and breeding cycle of these fascinating and elusive monotremes.
	www.about-australia.com /travel-guides/tasmania/stanley/tours-cruises/half-day/platypus-penguin-tours-tasmania (344 words)

	Masonic Lodge of Peace # 7 T. C. Penguin Tasmania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Farmer, Premier of Tasmania, a founding father of the Australian first Commonwealth Parliament, and one of the architects of our federal Constitution of Australia, a document that has already survived it's first one hundred years with little change.
		At this time, mention was made of the inconvenience of meeting at the Hotel, it was decided to approach the Odd Fellows Lodge which had a hall in the course of construction with a view to renting their premises.
		A letter from the Grand Secretary was received to the effect that in connection with the transfer of Peace Charter to Penguin, The M. Wor.
	www.mastermason.com /Lodge_of_Peace/HISTORY.html (2700 words)

	Penguin.net.nz - Events
		This annual symposium is held in August and hosted in the yellow-eyed penguin capital - Dunedin.
		Field workers, researchers and conservation organisations all meet to discuss the years work and issues affecting yellow-eyed penguins.
		The 6th Oamaru Penguin Symposium, would normally be held in June 2007, but as this is the same year in which the International conference will be held the committee has decided to delay the Oamaru conference until June 2008.
	www.penguin.net.nz /events/index.html (163 words)

	Penguin, Tasmania
		The Struggle of the Penguin Tramway and the Tasmanian Iron Mines at Penguin, 1897-1910".
		A dozen or so miners were left idle for three days while the section was re-laid in a different position.
		Two months later, a compensation case was heard in the Penguin Court House.
	www.crocoite.com /oops/penguin.htm (548 words)

	Bushwalking - Tasmania - Penguin Cradle Trail
		While walking tracks cover much of Tasmania, there was always a gap between the major national parks and the northern coast.
		This is known as the Penguin Cradle Trail.
		This runs for 76 km and primarily follows the valley of the Leven River to near its source then follows the crest of the Black Bluff Range to the Cradle Mountain area.
	www.john.chapman.name /tas-peng.html (445 words)

	Wilderness of Tasmania - Premium Tasmanian Wilderness Eco Tours
		Meander through the tall timbers of the "Milkshakes" and "Lake Chisholm" and be enchanted by the majestic view at the "Sumac Lookout" before partaking in a delightful lunch of Tasmanian produce, wine and selection of cheeses.
		View penguins, seals and the elusive platypus in their natural environment - head to the rugged coastline to catch the awe inspiring view from "The Edge of the World".
		Wilderness to West Coast Tours is situated at Stanley, North West Tasmania.
	www.wildernesstasmania.com (192 words)

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