Nest-sharing duties may be poorly synchronized ... Some penguin species, however, feel quite strongly about finding new ...

Divorce rates appear to be a more reliable predictor of the reproductive success of the colony than environmental factors ...

Little Penguins, as it turns out, aren't very faithful, and they aren't the only species destroying human illusions of unconditional 'love' in nature. While it's true that during breeding season, most ...

Emperor penguin The Emperor penguin is the largest ... vessel surveying the Weddell Sea found a huge colony of icefish nests, estimated to cover more than 90 square miles and containing around ...

Anyone who watches a lot of nature documentaries knows that penguins are a symbol of lifelong fidelity. However, a study shows that this is not the case. In fact, surprisingly high "divorce rates" ...

Often referred to as the last great frontier, Antarctica is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable adventure. Aside ...

How do animals raise their young? Some don't care for their offspring at all, and some families all pitch in.

The scientists noted that building a nest of stones is typical for sub-Antarctic penguins, while the emperor and king species of these birds warm their eggs on their feet. However, these two ...

Emperor penguins stay in colonies and help each other with hunting and nesting. The size of a colony can range from a couple of hundred individuals, stretching to as many as 20,000 penguins. The ...

With their adorable smiles and cheeky disposition, Australia’s super cute quokkas are known as the ‘happiest animal in the world’. Early Dutch explorers mistook these sweet little marsupials for ...