Many people consider penguins to be among their favorite creatures on the planet. There’s something special about seeing a group of flightless tuxedoed birds gathering in groups and waddling from ...

Penguins of all sorts are beloved birds, known for their quirky appearance and endearing waddle. Macaroni penguins are especially notable for their dashing hairdos and festive name. This particular ...

Only the toughest animals can survive the icy conditions of Antarctica, and the emperor penguin is one of them. Every year they brave the harsh elements, from snow storms to melting ice, to ...

Species: 17, ranging from four-foot-tall emperors, which live in below-freezing conditions in Antarctica, to the 1 1/2 -foot-high fairy or little blue penguins that live in Australia and New Zealand. ...

The novel hunting behaviour was observed on the windswept shores of Monte León National Park in south-east Argentina.

Antarctica’s Cape Crozier is not somewhere tourists or even scientists usually go. To protect one of Earth’s largest Adélie penguin colonies, the area requires special permission to visit. Some ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Penguins may look all cute and classy in their tuxedo-like feathers, but these little waddling birds have some downright hilarious habits. From awkward belly flops to rock-stealing crimes, here are ...

According to Monterey Bay Aquarium's penguin curator, Christina Slager: There are 18 different species of penguins, all from the Southern Hemisphere. Their closest living relative is the albatross.