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 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 the third largest penguin species alive. Adults weigh 5–8kg. Males tend to be larger than females, but the difference can be difficult to see. Gentoo penguins are closely related to …

Gentoo penguins are the third-largest member of the penguin family, after emperor and king penguins. They are a member of the brush-tailed penguin family, and are closely related to Adélie and …

Like other penguin species, gentoo penguins rely on the ocean for food and are never far from the water. These penguins take advantage of stream-lined bodies and strong “flippers” in the water to …

Information and facts about Gentoo Penguins. Learn about penguin science, habitat, diet, range, populations and threats to these seabirds.

Attractive, medium-sized penguin that is rarely seen away from well-known colony sites. Appearance is distinctive with white “headphones” and a lipstick-orange bill unlike any other penguin. Striking head …

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 …

The Gentoo penguin will share its colony with other penguins and is frequently found next to a variety of species. Because of its larger size, it might evict another species from its nest.

With flamboyant red-orange beaks, white-feather caps, and peach-colored feet, gentoo penguins stand out against their drab, rock-strewn Antarctic habitat.