On land, there are no predators of full-grown, healthy gentoo penguins. Skuas and giant petrels regularly kill many chicks and steal eggs; petrels kill injured and sick adult gentoos.

Killer whales, leopard seals, and sea lions prey on gentoo penguins in the water. There aren’t any documented terrestrial predator of this bird because of the harsh habitat they live in. Skuas, however, …

At sea, gentoo penguins are prey for South American sea lions (Otaria byronia), Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii), leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx), and killer whales (Orcinus orca). On …

Like most seabirds, they have black backs and white chests, which makes it more difficult for marine predators to see them in the water. Gentoo penguins are considered ‘generalist’ feeders, with a …

Gentoo penguins are opportunistic hunters. Their diet is quite diverse and varies with season and location. They usually eat a mix of crustaceans, small fishes and squid. Predators of gentoo …

The last 25 years have seen significant changes in population sizes in particular locations either growth or decline, overall the population is becoming somewhat more southerly. Predators: Leopard seals …

On land, adults have no natural predators other than humans, who harvest them for their oil and skin. Gentoo eggs and chicks, however, are vulnerable to birds of prey, like skuas and caracaras.

Found in Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic islands, these charismatic seabirds thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. But where do gentoo penguins live, what do they eat, and how can …

Gentoo penguin eggs are taken by skuas (seabirds in the family Stercorariidae). Young penguins are preyed upon by sheathbills, caracaras (falcons), kelp gulls, giant petrels and feral cats, while older …

4 days ago · Gentoo Penguins are faced with different predators on land and in the water. In the ocean, sea lions and orcas, as well as leopard seals, are the primary predators. They hunt both juveniles …