An investigation of the causes of mortality in yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes) across their range with specific emphasis on the role played by Leucocytozoon : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science in Wildlife Health at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Main Author: Argilla, Lisa Shelley
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Massey University 2015
• Subjects: Yellow-eyed penguin; Megadyptes antipodes; Leucocytozoon; Austral; New Zealand; Campbell Island; Enderby Island
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8301

Over the past 40 years, there have been frequent mass mortality events documented in yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes). In most cases, these mortality events have resulted in significant adult or chick mortality resulting in a population decline. Previous studies in yellow-eyed penguin mor...