International researchers have taken an in-depth look at three Aotearoa New Zealand crested penguin species, revealing one is thriving while others face uncertain futures.

Emperor penguins are a well-known species found only in Antarctica. These resilient creatures can survive even the harshest ...

Many penguins live south of the equator, with most living on the Antarctic coasts and sub-Antarctic islands. But other species enjoy a warmer climate.

From blue penguins, the world's smallest species, to gentoo penguins, the world's fastest, these avians are as interesting as they are adorable.

Soon after, the African penguin was listed as endangered and the New Zealand-Australia populations of the southern rockhopper penguin were listed as threatened. After another Center petition, in 2014 ...

One of the most famous Antarctic species could be battling extinction in the next century, wildlife officials say, as the emperor penguin was given the threatened species status under the ...

Scientists report finding the fossilized remains of a new species of giant penguin in a Peruvian desert. Paleontologist Julia Clarke of the University of Texas, Austin describes what these huge ...

The fossil was found to actually comprise bones of three living penguin species, including the Snares crested penguin. CMH Images/Alamy Stock Photo A penguin species thought to be extinct turns ...

Scientists are calling for a shake-up of the penguin kingdom, saying the gentoo penguin is four species, not one. According to new evidence, the birds are slightly different in shape and size, and ...

Penguins may look tastefully attired, but they lack the genes for two types of taste that other birds have, according to a new study.

A new study notes that the Emperor penguin is marching toward extinction by the end of the century.

Under the new listing, federal agencies are required to reduce threats to emperor penguins, which are vulnerable to warming temperatures and melting sea ice caused by climate change.