Animal species that live in environments as harsh as the Antarctic have many incredible adaptations to help them survive.

Penguins are flightless birds found primarily on the coasts and islands of Antarctica, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. Out of 18 penguin species, only one, the Galapagos penguin, ...

Emperor penguins eat mostly fish but also supplement their diets with krill, other crustaceans, and squid. Like other penguin species, emperor penguins are equipped with a spiky tongue for help ...

The emperor penguin is the heaviest and largest of the penguin species and is listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’s Red List as near threatened.

Emperor penguins live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world. But that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet.

The first emperor penguin hatches in the Western Hemisphere in nearly 13 years. Facebook/SeaWorld San Diego. The SeaWorld team initially poked a hole in the egg, but ultimately needed to break her ...

Male emperor penguins will not eat for up to four months, from the time they arrive at the colony to breed until the egg has hatched and the mother returns to feed. They lose almost half of their body ...

SeaWorld San Diego has welcomed the hatching of an emperor penguin for the first time in 13 years, announcing on Wednesday that the female chick came out of its shell with help from zoo staff on ...

An emperor penguin that made it to a beach in Australia was released back into the Southern Ocean after spending 20 days in recovery and gaining more than a few pounds, ... Watch What do turtles eat?

The emperor penguin was found on an Australian beach near the coastal town of Denmark, more than 2,200 miles from its Antarctic habitat. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.