Motherhood in the animal kingdom can be incredibly intense, with many mothers going to extreme lengths to protect their young. While some animals show nurturing behaviors, others become fierce ...

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

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. That's significantly faster than prior estimates of their decline due to climate change.

PITTSBURGH — The National Aviary’s youngest African Penguins have officially joined the colony. The chicks, who hatched back ...