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Why are some penguins brown?

Updated: 9/18/2023
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These are called isabelline penguins, and approximately 1 in 50,000 penguins are born brown. It's different from albinism. These penguins live shorter lives than black penguins, as they are not well-camouflaged and are often passed over as mates.

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they get brown fetders by a 1 in a 50000 chane

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