Is there anything cuter than a penguin? Well, maybe. But they rank at the upper reaches of the cuteness scale. From their tuxedoed appearance to their waddling way of walking, they bring a smile to my ...

As the fervor of Fat Bear Week rages on, a different corner of the animal kingdom is in trouble: The Antarctic penguin community. Australian researchers studying Adélie penguins point to a plunging ...

In the rapidly warming Antarctic, two species of penguins are in dramatic decline. That’s the news out of a new study published by Oceanites, a nonprofit organization that closely monitors penguins ...

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, scientists had an unexpected visitor while cruising through the chilly waters of Antarctica. While collecting water samples, a curious Adelie penguin crashed ...

Out of all the species of penguins, Adélie penguins are the most well-studied, and for a good reason. Adélies are 2 feet of confident, charismatic, yet seemingly-clumsy birds. Despite their charming ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

In what might seem like a climate change plot twist, some penguins in Antarctica thrive in environments with less sea ice, providing perfect opportunities to travel faster, feed better and ensure the ...