What is the IUCN classification of the 'Gentoo Penguin' that was featured in the news recently?
Least Concern
2024 January
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Recently, a species of Gentoo penguin that is only found in the Southern Hemisphere between 45 and 65 degrees south latitude was spotted in Chilean Antarctica. These penguins are all white. Gentoo penguins are distinctively marked on the head, with two white wedges encircling the eyes. They are usually found near shorelines. These penguins, which are primarily found in the Falkland Islands, are listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. The exceptional sighting demonstrates the variety of wildlife in the area.