“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 warmer ...

Around 18 species of penguin can be found in living on Earth. Penguins can vary in size, with some weighing up to 88 pounds and standing over three feet tall, according to National Geographic.

Penguins, it seems, can't really taste their dinners. They aren't able to pick up on sweetness, bitterness, or a meaty flavor known as umami, a study finds. Instead, they can only taste sourness and ...

In Monte León National Park in Patagonia, pumas and Magellanic penguins share the same habitat—a rare and surprising predator-prey relationship that has developed with the return of the predators.

Penguins are an enduring favorite in aquariums all over the world. Even videos are fun to watch, as penguins dive into the ocean or waddle along the shores of Antarctica. Although there are a number ...

Penguins might be doing more for the planet than we thought when it comes to fighting climate change. According to new research, the clouds around Antarctica could be fueled by penguin poop.