ScienceFirst new penguin species in more than 100 years reportedly discovered
ScienceDaily reports that genetic evidence revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and showed that gentoos comprise four distinct species.
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ScienceDaily reports the first new penguin species discovery in more than 100 years, with genetic evidence identifying a previously unknown gentoo species on the remote Kerguelen Islands. The findings indicate that gentoos consist of four distinct species. The report also warns that warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050.
First new penguin species in more than 100 years reportedly discovered
ScienceDaily reports that genetic evidence revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and showed that gentoos comprise four distinct species.
TLDR
ScienceDaily reports the first new penguin species discovery in more than 100 years, with genetic evidence identifying a previously unknown gentoo species on the remote Kerguelen Islands. The findings indicate that gentoos consist of four distinct species. The report also warns that warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050.