Scientists discover new penguin species, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, after a century
- Researchers identified a new gentoo penguin species, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, marking the first discovery in over 100 years.
- The newly identified species is found on the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean, approximately 1,200 miles north.
- The discovery of Pygoscelis kerguelensis underscores the need for ongoing research in remote & under-explored ecosystems.
- This finding enhances understanding of penguin biodiversity & the ecological significance of the Kerguelen Islands.
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