Screaming killer penguin (SciiFii)

The screaming killer penguin (Mortipinguis shinobi), also known as the screaming penguin of death and the screaming ninja penguin of death, is a species of penguin that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the coastlines of New Zealand to help boost biodiversity. Generally hunting as mated pairs, these penguins will tackle prey up to the size of an adult leopard seal. They are resourceful animals and have also been seen scavenging and digging for mollusks. On rare occasions they will ambush and drag large terrestrial birds, including moas, to their deaths at the shoreline. They tackle large carcasses in a manner similar to a crocodile's "death-roll", latching on with their beak and rotating their entire bodies. Screaming killer penguins are monogamous breeders. The female has a small marspuial-like pouch near her hindlimbs where the single egg is incubated. During this time, she has to lie on her side or back to avoid crushing the egg. The hatchling is initially nourished on secretions within the pouch before being fed on regurgitated food brought back by both parents. The conservation status of the screaming killer penguin is Near Threatened due to some habitat loss and, historically, persecution from farmers, who thought that the screaming killer penguins were killing the sheep. However, thanks to conservationists, the screaming killer penguins are a protected species.
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