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Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
19th Century
The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Gentoo penguins Inhabiting the subantarctic islands, Gentoo penguins feed on fish and crustaceans, and are considered the fastest underwater swimmers. Gentoo penguins can reach a length of 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in)
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- Title: Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
- Date Created: 19th Century
- Location Created: Mongolia
- Type: Taxidermy
- Rights: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
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