Imagine a world where penguins soared through the skies, their wings slicing the wind like those of an eagle. Now, picture ...

One of the ways penguins keep warm is by having a very waterproof outer feather and a dry, downy, warm inner part of the feather. It’s a little like having a waterproof jacket with a warm inner ...

Male Adélie penguins help their mates rear the young and, without close inspection, the two sexes are nearly indistinguishable. They take turns sitting on a pair of eggs to keep them warm and ...

The penguins keep a distance of about 1cm from each other to allow air trapped in their feathers to act as an insulating barrier, keeping the penguins warm despite the bitter cold.

smaller beaks and flippers compared to other penguins. This all helps prevent heat loss. They also work together to keep warm by huddling up in large groups, shuffling round so each gets a turn in the ...

The egg is quickly transferred to the male who rests it on his feet to keep it off the frozen ground. He covers it with a warm brood pouch that keeps the egg warm. Female emperor penguins then ...