A zero fishing mortality limit for yellow-eyed penguins is being sought to buy more time for the endangered bird's fragile northern population.

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This year's shoe - inspired by the Yellow-Eyed Penguin - features a neutral colour that was inspired by the Hoiho’s chest feathers, with yellow details to mimic the bird’s cute facial features ...

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The Southern Hoiho just finished their season, with their future in doubt for when competition returns in October. SEN has confirmed it will bankroll the Nuggets for the 2025 season, with their ...

Hoiho reproduce at a low rate, with only around 20% of fledglings expected to survive to adulthood. Photo / DoC Despite winning Bird of the Year in 2024, the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed ...

When 137 baby yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) were admitted to Dunedin Wildlife Hospital needing round the clock care, the cause was a mystery. Thirty-one of the chicks showed signs of respiratory ...

The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Year for 2024. It secured 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that only between 2,600 and 3,000 hoiho exist. About a third live on New Zealand’s South Island and nearby Stewart Island.

The Hoiho’s victory comes with high hopes for its endangered population, with fans hoping the win can bring attention to this underappreciated bird. In a country where a love for native birds is ...