Contrary to popular belief, penguins aren’t models of marital fidelity. While many penguin species are considered monogamous, the idea that these birds pick a single lifelong partner and never stray…

This is the longest journey recorded for this species. The first sighting of the record-breaking penguin on Ocean Beach, on Australia’s southern coast, was made by surfer Aaron Fowler. Fowler…

Antarctic penguins probably meet their daily sleep needs in tiny bursts. In fact, their total time spent in fragmented micro-sleeps adds up to about 11 hours. This adaptation lets them…

A team of Indian scientists has unveiled a study on the behavior of wild Adélie penguins that suggests the birds may have a degree of self-awareness. Researchers Prabir Ghosh Dasthidar,…

Not all birds molt the same way. Some species undergo a gradual feather change, allowing them to continue flying. Cranes, meanwhile, are highly skittish during their molting period and will…