Penguins
Bride Stunned as Well-Dressed Penguin Attends Wedding as 'Guest'
The bride told event organizers her penguin guest was "the BEST part of her day" - including the wedding itself.
World's Smallest Penguins Make Splash at San Diego Aquarium
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla now has an exhibit of little blue penguins, the first of its kind on the U.S. West Coast.
Internet Delights at Penguins Who Refuse to Eat Cheaper Fish at Japan Zoo
Penguins and otters at an aquarium in Japan don't like their new diet of budget mackerel, a change made by the keepers to cut costs.
Climate Change May Be Causing Skin Tumors On Antarctic Fish
Antarctic fish have been discovered by researchers to have ugly parasitic tumors all over their bodies, potentially as a result of warming ocean temperatures.
Watch: Touching Moment Rescue Penguins Released Back Into Sea
Touching images show how 12 rescued penguins have been released back into the sea after they were found malnourished and dehydrated.
Hundreds of Dead Penguins Washing Up Daily on New Zealand Beaches
Experts have deduced that the rise in deaths is due to increasing sea temperatures.
Watch: Adorable Rockhopper Penguin Chicks Steal the Show
Zoo chiefs are showing off six adorable rockhopper penguin chicks hatched by proud parents this spring.
Turtle Freedom: Zoo Sends Marine Life Back Into Wild
In an emotional moment, two turtles and a penguin from were released into the wild after rehabilitation at an Australian zoo.
Dozens of Baby Penguins Found Starved to Death as Water Too Hot To Hunt
A scientist at New Zealand's Department of Conservation said climate change is raising water temperatures and lowering the availability of prey.
Same-Sex Penguin Pair Recently Welcomed 'Healthy' Chick, Zoo Says
According to Ted Fox, the zoo's director, the pair was "exemplary in every aspect of egg care."
Mass Die-Off of Penguins Caused by 2019 Heat Wave, Study Says
The extreme heat event killed hundreds of penguins in Argentina.
Over a Dozen Penguins Found Dead in Suspected Dog Attack
More deaths will likely follow given that all the birds killed were adults, one expert said. "The death of one parent can mean the death of the whole family."
'Exhausted' Antarctic Penguin Rescued After 1,900-Mile Swim to New Zealand
Walkers found the lost and tired-looking animal, which has been relocated to a beach with fewer predators in the hopes it will swim home.
Honeybee Swarm Kills Over 60 Endangered South African Penguins
Officials from South Africa's national parks agency said that the African penguins and honeybees have typically been able to coexist in the area.
One of the World's Oldest Penguins Dies at the Oregon Zoo at 31
"It's an incredibly sad day for his care team and for everyone who spent time with this amazing bird," one of the penguin's caretakers said.
'Confused' Penguins Miss Seeing Zoo Visitors Amid COVID Lockdowns
"Now when they come out and there's no one here, they sometimes stop to look around, as if they're wondering where all the people have gone," said Tossapol Kosol, a penguin specialist in Thailand.
African Penguins Die Under Unknown Circumstances at Florida Aquarium
Officials from The Florida Aquarium said that necropsy results were inconclusive and the matter is still "under examination."
'I Take Penguins Out on Field Trips Around Chicago—Here's Why'
Usually we take a handful of penguins on each trip but it's really up to them. If particular penguins are readily wanting to follow us or hang out with us we then think they might be a good candidate for a field trip
Rangers Save Little Penguin's Life after Spotting Plastic Stuck Around Neck
You're all heroes," said one social media user, after watching the rescue operation that occurred at Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia.
Penguin Found Dead With Whole Face Mask in Its Stomach
Discarded face masks are frequently being found lying on beaches in Brazil, local marine conservationists have said.
Scientists Record Penguins Making Sounds Underwater for the First Time
"I couldn't believe it. I had to replay it many times," said researcher Andréa Thiebault.
Gay Penguins in Zoo Steal Egg in Attempt to Become Dads
A pair of gay male penguins have reportedly stolen the egg of a heterosexual penguin couple in order to become dads.
New Ancient Giant Penguin Species Which Stood Over 5 Feet Tall Discovered
"The new species is one of the largest fossil penguins described so far and one of the very few giant penguins," said researcher Gerald Mayr.
Gay Penguin Couple Adopt Abandoned Egg at Berlin Zoo
A pair of male emperor penguins have taken it upon themselves to care for an egg laid by a female with no interest in hatching it.
Ancient Graveyard of Mummified Penguins Discovered
"Humankind needs to do more" to protect penguins.
One Million Penguins Under Threat Because of Brexit
Falkland Islands trade minister Teslyn Barkman said the British government must implement a "no penguins left behind" strategy.
Penguin Mass Death: Thousands Wash Up Dead On Beaches
The small birds are turning up on beaches dead or starving in an unusually large mass death.
Watch: Emperor Penguins Take Funny Selfie in Antarctica
The first member of the flock to spy the recording object goes in for a close-up, before a friend tries to hijack his spot.
Antarctica's King Penguins Could Vanish by 2100
Millions of penguins could starve to death if they don't find a new habitat.
Penguins Celebrate Valentine's Day in California
Humans aren't the only ones who celebrate their love on February 14.