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04/09/2025

Experts have spotted an ultra-rare golden king penguin.

This stunning bird owes its unusual color to a rare genetic mutation.

Among a massive colony of 120,000 king penguins on a remote island in South Georgia, one golden penguin stood out.

In 2019, wildlife photographer Yves Adams captured the breathtaking moment when this penguin, glowing in vibrant yellow instead of the typical black-and-white, walked into view.

Scientists suspect the penguin has leucism, a rare genetic condition that reduces melanin—the pigment responsible for dark colors—while leaving yellow pigments like spheniscin intact. The result? A dazzling golden penguin that seems almost mythical.

While this color mutation is eye-catching, it's more than just a cosmetic change. In the wild, a penguin’s plumage is essential for blending into its environment, attracting mates, and protecting it from UV rays. While leucistic penguins can still see and function normally—unlike albino animals that often face serious challenges—their altered color could affect their survival.

Despite this, this golden penguin made it far enough to meet researchers, almost as if it knew it was destined for fame. With the chance of finding such a penguin estimated at 1 in 30,000, its appearance remains one of nature's most unexpected and beautiful surprises.

Gamillo, Elizabeth. "Rare Yellow Penguin Photographed for the First Time." Smithsonian Magazine, 23 February 2021.