Gannet Facts

I almost forgot: I wrote down several interesting Gannet Facts to share with you. 1) Australasian Gannets have a near 2 meter wingspan and can live up to 33 years (although usually 20-24). 2) They mate for life and take equal part in incubating the eggs and raising the chicks, although the male builds the nest. 3) They are members of the Booby family - related to pelicans and shags. 4) The 3 colonies out at Cape Kidnappers, which I visited, are the largest mainland colonies of Gannets in New Zealand.