Five Fun Facts About Antarctica’s Gentoo Penguin

  1. An adult Gentoo Penguin makes as many as 450 dives a day foraging for food.
  2. They can remain underwater for up to seven minutes.
  3. Gentoo Penguins can swim up to 22 miles an hour – faster than any other diving bird!
  4. Gentoo parents, which often form long lasting bonds, are highly nurturing.
  5. They can dive as deep as 655 feet!

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