New penguin species discovered on remote island - EWN
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A new penguin species has been identified, the first new species discovered in roughly a century.
A new penguin species has been identified, the first new species discovered in roughly a century.
The penguin closely resembles the gentoo penguin but has genetic, size and vocal differences.
The discovery of the species in the remote Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean is an exciting development, according to Two Oceans Aquarium senior penguin care specialist Shanet Rutgers-Bowen.
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