Gentoo penguin
Gentoo penguin
Gentoo penguin
species: Pygoscelis papua
common name: Johnny penguin
length: 75 cm/30 in
weight: 5.5 kg/12 lb
status: more than 300,000 pairs
iucn: Lower Risk–near threatened cites: not listed
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