The newly-discovered penguin species went extinct when the ice age hit, but researchers don't think the cold was to blame for their demise.
The fossil belongs to an ancestor of modern emperor and king penguins, who once lived in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
A video showcasing the enchanting scene of little penguins returning to shore at dusk has captivated viewers on TikTok. A caption shared with the post reads: "Little blue penguins coming home for the ...
“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 ...
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the hotly-contested race, which seeks to raise awareness of the country's many native species considered to be in danger.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A royal penguin that became stranded on a beach more than 1,000 miles from its sub-Antarctic home has died at a New Zealand zoo. The penguin was emaciated and suffering ...