| Range: |
Antarctica to islands off South America |
| Habitat: |
Open ocean, rocky shoreline |
| Conservation Status: |
Near threatened |
| Scientific Name: |
Pygoscelis papua |
Gentoos live as far south as the bare icy shores of Antarctica and as far north as the grassy meadows of islands off South America. The colder-climate gentoos have smaller wings, feet and beaks -- a way to conserve heat.
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