Selfie hunters posing with little blue penguins in Napier could face a $100,000 fine if caught. Selfie hunters posing with little blue penguins in Napier could face a $100,000 fine if caught. "People have been picking up penguins and taking selfies, posting them on social media. It's illegal behaviour under the Wildlife Act, penguins or kororā, little blue penguins, are totally protected wildlife. It's illegal behaviour under the Wildlife Act, penguins or kororā, little blue penguins, are totally protected wildlife,” says Department of Conservation ranger Chris Wootton.

Source: Stuff October 12, 2020 19:07 UTC