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Giant Penguins with razor sharp teeth

Scientists have discovered that more than 40 million years ago giant, 5 foot tall penguins roamed Peru with razor sharp beaks.

The date adds 30 million years to our previous understanding of when penguins arrived at warmer climates.

Our friendly little Gentroo Penguin shown here, is not the fearsome beast of this article :)



Full article at Jackson Hole Start Tribune

Photo of Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) by Stan Shebs from Wikipedia.

Gentoo Penguin - Pygoscelis papua

Posted by: admin on 02nd Jul 2007 07:04 PM
Updated by: admin on 02nd Jul 2007 07:04 PM
Expires: 01st Jan 2012 12:00 AM

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