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DNA reveals four gentoo penguin species instead of one after more than 100 years. Scientists now fear some island populations could lose their homes to global warmingNew genomic research has resolved a century-old debate over gentoo penguins, revealing four distinct species rather than one with several s...- Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on EarthCharles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the...
- In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in totalLewis Pugh swam one kilometer off South Georgia in 2017. This swim was part of a campaign for greater water protection. Protection rose fro...
- In 1972, English photographer bought a remote island in south Atlantic Ocean with rats. Today, 2 million seabird pairs and 5 penguin species call it homeIn 1972, English naturalist and photographer Ian Strange bought New Island in the Falklands with Roddy Napier, finding it overgrazed and af...
- A national park larger than Yosemite was born after Ohio-born fashion moghul donated 725,000 acres in 1990 to save wildlife and forestOhio-born fashion mogul Douglas Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, beginning work to protect Chilean forests in 1992. His Tomp...
- In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...
- In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...
- Not Shark or Seal: Penguin's biggest predator on this island is a 20-gram animal and South Africa is now planning a 550-tonne poison solutionSouth Africa is preparing a large-scale operation to eliminate mice on Marion Island. Helicopters will drop 550 tons of poison bait across ...
- Barefoot on –50°C Antarctic Ice: How Penguins Survive Where Others Would FreezeAntarctic penguins possess a unique heat exchange system in their legs. This allows them to maintain a warm core while their feet remain ju...
- 'Nihilist penguin' goes political: Trump joins penguin's death march trend with 'embrace the penguin' post, Internet mocks White House errors. Check latest memesThe 'Nihilist penguin' is all over social media. US President Donald Trump also joined the Nihilist penguin trend after the White House pos...
- Incredibly rare king penguin spotted on Otago Peninsula BeachA rare king penguin, the second-largest penguin species, surprised eco-tourists and conservation staff at Pipikaretu Beach on the Otago Pen...
- Not just penguins on Antarctic islands hit by Trump tariffsHeard and McDonald Islands, remote Australian territories, were unexpectedly hit by US tariffs, sparking social media amusement over their ...
- 'Come on, whatever': US Commerce Secretary's bizarre response on tariffs against islands populated by penguinsUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has defended President Donald Trump's move to impose tariff against uninhabited islands populated by p...
- Dive into the AntarcticExperience the mesmerizing Antarctic Peninsula wildlife through Hadley's vivid narration of leopard seals, intelligent penguins, and more o...
- World Penguin Day 2024: History, significance, interesting facts, and moreWorld Penguin Day on 25th April promotes penguin conservation, emphasizing the need for habitat protection, awareness of threats like pollu...
- Edinburgh Zoo pandas: When are the pandas leaving?As Britain's only giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, prepare to return to China from Edinburgh Zoo, their departure highlights a decad...
- Custom-made orthopaedic boots keep penguins on their feet in San DiegoHaving suffered from degenerative foot conditions, this penguin at the San Diego Zoo now wears custom orthopaedic boots that allow him to w...
- Byculla zoo gets Humboldt penguins as new membersAdding to its list of major attractions, Mumbai's Byculla Zoo has brought in eight Humboldt penguins from Chile and Peru, an exercise which...
- Pet dogs a threat to African penguinsAfrican Penguins struggle to find food at sea, contributing to a sharp drop in numbers over the years. The endangered animals also face a s...
- Penguin Books India acquires new work by Ramachandra GuhaHistorian and biographer Ramachandra Guha's new collection of essays "Democrats and Dissenters" has been acquired by Penguin Random House, ...
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