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    Gentoo penguin | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    • gentoo penguin, (Pygoscelis papua), species of penguin (order Sphenisciformes) characterized by a band of white feathers extending across the top of the head from just above each eye. Other distinguishing feature… 展开

    Physical features

    When compared with other penguin species, gentoo penguins rank third in body size behind emperor (Aptenodytes forsteri) and king penguins (A. patagonicus). Adults average 75 cm (… 展开

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    Feeding habits

    Gentoo penguins are the world’s fastest underwater birds. When foraging for food or eluding predators, they can reach speeds up to 36 km (about 22 miles) per hour. They are also ca… 展开

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    Nesting and breeding

    Gentoo penguins form sizable colonies of a few hundred adults on flat ice-free areas of grass or rock adjacent to sandy beaches. Although some adults leave their breeding colonies for roug… 展开

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    Conservation status

    In 2007 ecologists estimated that gentoo numbers exceeded 600,000 individuals. Although the size of some populations has fallen rapidly, possibly due to competition with humans for … 展开

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    Do gentoo penguins eat krill?
    These crustaceans make up a smaller portion of the Gentoo penguins’ diet. They are a filling meal for the penguin and provide them with plenty of vitamins and minerals for energy. These options also infuse the penguin’s body with omega-3, helping them stay warm and healthy. Female penguins eat more krill than the males, however.
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