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Ancient Tiny Penguin Unearthed in New Zealand: Pakudyptes hakataramea


Pakudyptes hakataramea would have been similar in body size to the living little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), which is around 40-45 cm (15.7-17.7 inches) in length.

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