Gentoo Penguin (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Gentoo Penguin

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Gentoo penguin populations continue to grow. Gentoo penguins forage on a variety of prey. Scientists believe this species may be able to better adapt to shortages in krill, because of their flexible diet.

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Photo by Mike Polito, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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