King penguins are known for their look prim, tuxedo - but a newly discovered penguin all black, it seems safe to defy convention. In what has been described as "like a zillion mutation," the biologists say the animal has lost control of their pigmentation, a situation which is extremely rare. Besides penguins monochromatic clothing, the animal seems perfectly healthy - and then some. "Look at the size of the legs," one scientist said: "It's an absolute monster."
Children dressed penguin was photographed by Andrew Evans, National Geographic on the island of South Georgia near Antarctica. In the circular image, some biologists were taken aback - including Dr. Allan Baker of the University of Toronto. His first response was disbelief:
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