One of the most interesting traits of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is their colour – or variations that differ between populations, age groups and individuals – from grey to white, even pink.

It was an uncannily calm day on Macquarie Island, a sliver of oceanic crust located about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. Typically, it's pummeled by icy winds and drenching rains. But ...

A misidentified muscle has finally been named, revealing how penguins stabilize their legs while waddling on land and diving underwater.

Over the past few decades, heat waves have become more common in several parts of the world as our planet warms. That's a huge problem for many animals, as it can lead to habitat loss and push their ...

You know that frustration after you gear up for a snowy day, only to have to take it all off in a heated office? Well, ...

Gentoo penguins in Argentina are breeding earlier as rising temperatures and deadly heat waves threaten vulnerable chicks.

The Pueblo Zoo has welcomed a baby bison and an African penguin this spring. The bison was born May 1 and will take several years to grow to full size, caretakers say. Fiasco, the African penguin, was ...

In honor of World Penguin Day (April 25, 2026), this clip highlights Humboldt Penguins—and the zookeeper kicks things off by ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Gentoo penguins are notoriously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image via Shutterstock/Elen Marlen Any chance I get to learn something new about animals, I take it. Peak Wildlife Park has ...