Most species have an average life expectancy of about 10 years, although some individuals occasionally live for up to 25 years. The graph to the right plots the age of flipper-banded yellow-eyed penguins at either death or the last live recovery. 40% of all chicks banded are never recovered and are presumed dead.

The simple answer to this question is "No". We are a mail order only company and do not have the facilities for customer collections. See similar questions...

Nearly all of our gigs are weddings and private functions, so unfortunately it's not usually possible. See similar questions...

To our knowledge there are no studies concerning UV-B effects on penguins. As their eyes are exposed to a lot of UV due to the high reflectivity of snow and a marked enhancement during the ozone hole, investigation into the impact on penguins is desirable. The fact that penguins are visual predators, eating krill or fish in the water column, would make any eye damage an important issue for survival. See similar questions...

No. This flightless, aquatic bird is native to the Southern Circumpolar Region, only a short 10,000 miles to the south. See similar questions...

No. Penguins, like all other birds, do not have teeth. The chicks do have an egg tooth, but this is not a real tooth, but rather a sharp bump on the top surface of the bill which is used to break the egg when hatching. Penguins do have rearward-pointing, tooth-like barbs on the tongue and roof of the mouth. These are not used for chewing, but instead assist in the swallowing of their slippery prey. See similar questions...

Yes, penguin ears are in the same place as ours. The only difference is that they have no external ear (the fleshy bit that sticks out the side of your head) and that the opening is covered by feathers. See similar questions...

CI: You would have to be fluent in Penguinese to understand the subtle inflections that differentiate their names. To human ears, they are all named "Waark". See similar questions...

Patients and their families may receive a discount at many Chicago hotels. You can find a complete listing on our hotel page or by calling HealthLink at 1-888-UCH-0200. Sometimes diagnostic tests done previously are repeated here, and sometimes they aren't - it depends on how long ago they were done and whether the doctors feel the tests were done in a way that would give the most accurate results. See similar questions...

Students coming to Boston are always concerned about housing. While NESOP does not offer housing facilities or dorms, we do everything possible to help our students find suitable housing. We refer you to online resources, connect you with other incoming students seeking roommates and steer you toward reputable realtors our students have worked with in the past. Rest assured, all NESOP students find appropriate housing. No one ends up living in the lab (though it might seem that way sometimes). See similar questions...

If you are not a British or European Economic Area (EEA) national and you wish to settle permanently in the UK, you must get a visa before you travel to the UK. For more information, see our guidance notes. See similar questions...

Check the news portion of the site and also the calendar. Most of our artists can't really tour properly because it's not in their best financial interest, but if you're setting up a festival, contact the band to find out their availabilities or requirements. If you attend a university, find out who's in charge of on-campus performances because these generally will pay enough to be in an artist's interest. See similar questions...

If you are ordering live butterflies from East of the Rocky Mountains they will come from Florida, if you are West of the Rocky Mountains then they will be sent from California. Be assured that our butterflies are raised only by IBBA member breeders (butterflies which are raised in their natural environment and not in a warehouse). This ensures that they will be healthiest and most vibrant butterflies for release at your special event. See similar questions...

Most of the children living at Children's Home are referred by a state agency. First priority is given to children from Central Illinois, though some children come from across the state. Most children are referred by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Illinois Department of Corrections, or an area school district or special education association. See similar questions...

Most of the primates in Monkeyland come from captive environments, mostly from zoos, and private homes where they were kept as pets. Generally primates and birds only bite if they have been provoked. For example trying to hug,tease or harm a monkey or bird may result in a bite. If you listen and abide by the rules of the forest you will have no problems. See similar questions...

Sorry but we don't have customer facing premises so don't offer this service. However, all of our orders are sent out as soon as we receive payment and usually received the next day. See similar questions...

See the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs site which has information about immigration and other useful contacts. Please note: The Australian Tourist Commission is not able to assist with any immigration queries. Please contact the nearest Australian Consulate or High Commission for information. See similar questions...