{
  "id": 9076158,
  "title": "Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/scientists-discover-first-new-penguin-species-in-more-than-100-years",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-22T03:11:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260920222410.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Genetic evidence has revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and shown that gentoos actually consist of four distinct species. The discovery also highlights a growing threat, as warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}