"It's incredibly energy-intensive and the birds use up to 50% of their body mass," he says. It is "probably the most ...

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The United States listed emperor penguins as an endangered species in 2022 because multiple studies project large population losses, to near-extinction, this century under continued warming. About a ...

Wellington, New Zealand (AP) – It’s noisy, smelly, shy – and New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering ...

The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. Kimberley Collins via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 A shy and rare penguin has been crowned the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Penguins aren’t just found in icy parts of the planet like ...

Penguins are among the most recognisable birds, celebrated for their black-and-white plumage, waddling gait, and impressive swimming skills. Found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, they range from ...