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Gentoo penguins are actually four different species, scientists say, revealing they're not quite 'winners' of climate change after all

With white bellies, dark backs and a distinctive light patch above their eyes, gentoo penguins might all look the same at ...
Terra Planet Earth on MSN

Scientists discover a new penguin species that was hiding in plain sight for over a century

Scientists Discover a New Penguin Species That Was Hiding in Plain Sight for Over a Century ...

Gentoo penguins cope with climate change heat waves by breeding earlier

Over the past few decades, heat waves have become more common in several parts of the world as our planet warms. That's a huge problem for many animals, as it can lead to habitat loss and push their ...
AOL

Emperor penguins declared endangered species amid the decline in sea ice

"Penguins are already among the most threatened birds on Earth," Martin Harper, CEO of BirdLife International, said. "The emperor penguin’s move to endangered is a stark warning that climate change is ...
KSAT

King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

WASHINGTON – The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that depend on each other — like flowers blooming too early and ...
Boston Herald

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that’s a problem

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that’s a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a ...
Popular Mechanics

Scientists Were Studying Penguins—and Found a Brand New Species

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Gentoo penguins are notoriously ...