The gentoo penguin (/ ˈdʒɛntuː / JEN-too) (Pygoscelis papua) is a penguin species (or possibly a species complex) in the genus Pygoscelis, most closely related to the Adélie penguin (P. adeliae) …

Gentoo penguins have a large geographic range. They breed on many sub-Antarctic islands and on the Antarctic Peninsula. They generally occupy their islands all year round. The largest populations of …

Gentoo penguins have a wide, circumpolar distribution, and can be found as far south as 65°S. Breeding colonies are found on the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland, South Orkney and South Sandwich …

No one knows where the name ‘gentoo’ came from, but they are one of the least numerous Antarctic penguins, with about 300,000 breeding pairs. Gentoo penguins are less likely to stick together than …

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 capable of diving to …

Gentoo penguins are Antarctica’s charming, fast-swimming seabirds. Discover where to find them and how to see them in our expert travel guide.

May 6, 2025 · Gentoo penguins, native to Antarctica, are remarkable creatures adapted to survive in frigid environments. The habitat they call home experiences temperatures of 38-40°F, with …

Gentoo penguins are listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List, largely because of apparent significant population declines on the sub-Antarctic islands on which they live.

Gentoo penguins are the last to arrive on their nesting sites at the southern limits of their range. Unlike other species that nest alongside them nearer to the Antarctic mainland, they wait until the sea ice …

2 days ago · Gentoo penguins play a crucial role in maintaining the health of their Antarctic ecosystem. As both predators and prey, they help regulate the populations of krill and small fish, ensuring a …