Penguins’ feathers are coated in a waterproof oil produced by an adaptive gland called the preen gland, according to Corbin Maxey, an animal expert and biologist. Penguin chicks, however, do not have ...

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 ...

During the winter, as the cold nights draw in, many people like to curl up by the fire with a soft blanket and a hot drink to ...

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

Discover unique animals that start with Y, from the massive Yak to the rare Yeti Crab. Explore this list of names and fascinating facts about these creatures.

A newly hatched group of African penguin chicks in Maryland helps boost the steadily dwindling global population.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — All 24 Magellanic penguins at John Ball Zoo spent Thursday moving through their yearly health checkup, a full physical exam that helps zookeepers monitor each bird’s wellbeing ...

Out of five known emperor penguin colonies in the Bellingshausen Sea region of western Antarctica, four have failed to breed this year as chicks likely drowned in the melting sea ice. When you ...