They identify a new species of penguin for the first time in over 100 years

The Pygoscelis kerguelensis, also known as the south-east Papua penguin, lives on the remote Kerguelén islands, almost 2,000 kilometres north of Antarctica.

Published on RocksNews: 5 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC
Updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

They identify a new species of penguin for the first time in over 100 years — Image credit: BBC News Mundo

The Pygoscelis kerguelensis, also known as the south-east Papua penguin, lives on the remote Kerguelén islands, almost 2,000 kilometres north of Antarctica.