Gentoo penguin

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/gentoo-penguin

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1. How big is Gentoo penguin?Approximately 76 cm (30 inches) tall; weighs 5-8.5 kg (11-19 lbs)
2. How deep is Gentoo penguin?Capable of diving to over 150 meters (500 feet)
3. What is the scientific name?Pygoscelis papua
4. What is the lifespan?15-20 years in the wild
5. What does a Gentoo Penguin look like?Gentoo Penguins have a bright orange‑red bill, a white stripe over their eyes, and a long pointed tail. They are the third‑largest penguins, about 76 cm tall and weighing 5 to 8.5 kg.
6. How fast can Gentoo Penguins swim?They are among the fastest penguins, reaching speeds of up to 36 km/h (22 mph) in the water.

Extant: Still in existence; not extinct.
Congeners: Species that belong to the same genus.
Obligate carnivore: An animal that must eat meat to survive.
Thermoregulation: The process by which animals maintain their body temperature within a certain range.