Support for Nature: Penguins – Meet the Family was provided by Kitty Hawks and Larry Lederman, The Hite Foundation, and The Sun Hill Family Foundation in memory of Susan and Edwin Malloy. Series ...

“The emperor penguin is the largest penguin species on Earth.” The emperor penguin is the largest species of penguin in the world and also one of the most unique. Instead of breeding in the ...

Unlike marine mammals, which have a layer of blubber to keep them warm, penguins rely on their waterproof feathers. Without them, Pierre was unwilling to plunge into the academy's penguin tank and ...

Who is a penguin's favorite family member? Aunt Arctica! We kid! But seven of the 17 species of penguins can be found on the southernmost continent. Here are 20 more fun facts about these adorable ...

Scientists reconstructed some of the evolutionary steps that led penguins to quit tropical climates for the Antarctic life over millions of years.

Animals have evolved in myriad ways to protect against the cold. Whales insulate with blubber. Bison congregate near geothermal springs. Black bears shelter in caves. And emperor penguins, facing ...

Penguins are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. These flightless aquatic birds are known for their adorable waddle, sleek swimming skills, and remarkable adaptability. Let’s dive into ...

Blubber is a multifunctional and complex tissue essential to the survival of dolphins and whales, and an indicator of individual condition. Blubber samples of this whale are now informing the ...

Pesto, a nine-month-old penguin chick, is the largest penguin the Sea Life Melbourne has ever seen.