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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Penguins have such strong parental urges to raise chicks that adults who have lost their young will attempt to kidnap another. This can lead to fights among the penguins which risk crushing the chick, ...

More species are being designated as vulnerable or endangered worldwide due to habitat loss, climate change, and human interference. To combat this, some species are brought into captivity for captive ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — All 24 Magellanic penguins at John Ball Zoo spent Thursday moving through their yearly health checkup, a full physical exam that helps zookeepers monitor each bird’s wellbeing ...

Yak: Largest land animal starting with Y, adapted to the Himalayas' cold, thin air. Yeti Crab: Discovered in 2005, farms bacteria on its claws in deep-sea vents. Yellow-Eyed Penguin: Endangered ...