Gentoo Penguins. •By harper martin

Where they live

They usually live around in the sub Antarctic islands, where colonies can huddle together. They technically live in ice free areas, they live in flat, rocky islands and low lying cliffs.

Sub Antarctic Islands.

What they eat

They eat a mixture of crustaceans, small fish, krill and squid, They are very skilled hunters, and would dive deep to catch food, Their diets varies depending on the season and the availability food source.

Do they go in groups.

Each and every spring gentoo peungins congregrate into a large group of, A few to a few thousand.

REASON.

They go together during the winter for warmth and protection, Especially during cold months.

PURPOSE

Huddling helps gentoo penguins conserve body heat by reducing their exposed surface area to the cold air and wind

what length do they grow to?

Around to 15,20 years they grow to 70-90 cm, Approximately, They are known for being the 3rd most largest penguin species, Under the emperor and king penguins.

Are Gentoo penguins listed as threatened?

Currently listed as " Near threatened. "

What are 3 top major threats to Gentoo penguins?

Climate change, As seasonal melting and dissipating ice, along with changing currents and weather patterns

Overfishing.

Predators' and invasive disease.