Many people consider penguins to be among their favorite creatures on the planet. There’s something special about seeing a group of flightless tuxedoed birds gathering in groups and waddling from ...

When it comes to physical features, there are a couple of common misconceptions, too. Many people assume penguins don’t have ...

Penguins’ feathers are coated in a waterproof oil produced by an adaptive gland called the preen gland, according to Corbin Maxey, an animal expert and biologist. Penguin chicks, however, do not have ...

Penguins of all sorts are beloved birds, known for their quirky appearance and endearing waddle. Macaroni penguins are especially notable for their dashing hairdos and festive name. This particular ...

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 ...

A species of gentoo penguin previously unknown to science came as the result of an in-depth genetic analysis across 10 ...

When we think of penguins, we usually imagine a clumsy, flightless bird braving the Antarctic chill in a permanent state of formal dress. They are the darlings of the animal kingdom, often relegated ...