🐧 Antarctica’s Rare All-Black Penguin Chick Stuns Scientists

Scientists have made a rare discovery on Rongé Island, Antarctica: a melanistic Gentoo penguin chick. This chick’s deep black plumage is caused by a genetic phenomenon known as melanism (excess melanin), making it one of only a handful of recorded cases worldwide.

🌍 Key Highlights:

The chick was discovered during a 31-year-long penguin monitoring program by Oceanites Inc.
Melanistic penguins are rare, with only two cases documented globally in the past year.
This discovery highlights the importance of long-term ecological monitoring and the effects of climate change on Antarctic wildlife.
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