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Genetic Study Reveals First New Penguin Species in Over a Century

Researchers have identified a previously unknown gentoo penguin species in the remote Kerguelen Islands, showing that gentoos comprise four distinct species. Warming oceans could eliminate suitable habitat for several island populations by 2050.

Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years
Genetic Study Reveals First New Penguin Species in Over a Century
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Researchers have identified a previously unknown gentoo penguin species in the remote Kerguelen Islands, showing that gentoos comprise four distinct species. Warming oceans could eliminate suitable habitat for several island populations by 2050.