Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years

ScienceDaily
Sep 21, 2026, 11:11 pm109 ptsTrending
Genetic evidence has revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and shown that gentoos actually consist of four distinct species. The discovery also highlights a growing threat, as warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by…

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