If you’ve been to Phillip Island in Victoria, you may have seen penguins in their natural habitat.

But life isn’t always sweet for this species, as new research has found they can divorce their partners and find a new mate.

But also environmental factors contribute to this divorce process. 

Image: Image supplied by Phillip Island Nature Parks

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Professor Andre Chiaradia – Penguin Scientist from Phillip Island Nature Parks

First aired on The Wire, Friday 17 January 2025