Meet the Gentoo penguin - the fastest underwater swimmer of all penguins, reaching speeds up to 36 km/h! 🐧💨 Recognisable by their bright orange bills and white “headbands,” Gentoos are curious, social birds that thrive in large colonies across the Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands. Fun fact: Gentoos build their nests out of pebbles - and sometimes even gift them to attract a mate 🥺 📸: Page Chichester 🚢 The compass points to @polarlatitudes – be sure to give us a follow over ther

2.7K views · 184 reactions | Awww!  Meet the two new Gentoo penguin chicks that hatched at the Milwaukee County Zoo last December! The boy and the girl have yet to be named, and they are being reintroduced to their habitat so you can see them at the Aviary! | TMJ4 News | Facebook