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They’re black, white and very cute. But not all gentoo penguins are the same

Gentoo penguins were thought to be a standalone species, but a new study says there are four distinct species — and it could lead to better conservation plans.

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They’re black, white and very cute. But not all gentoo penguins are the sameGentoo penguins were thought to be a standalone species, but a new study says there are four distinct species — and it could lead to better conservation plans.
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