Penguins of all sorts are beloved birds, known for their quirky appearance and endearing waddle. Macaroni penguins are ...

Two penguins on shore. Image via Unsplash. The Galapagos Islands host the northernmost penguin population in the world and the only penguin species that naturally lives north of the equator. The ...

Finally, one of the rarest penguins in the world is the yellow-eyed penguin, which is found along the coasts of New Zealand. It’s estimated that fewer than 3,000 currently exist.

One of the defining characteristics of most birds is that they have hollow bones, which weigh less, so they can fly high in the sky. However, penguins are quite different. They have solid bones.

There are 18 species of penguins left, with 11 of them classified as being under threat. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species lists several penguin species as endangered, including the Northern ...

For a more intimate penguin encounter, head to the Otago Peninsula. It's one of the best spots to see the rare Yellow-eyed penguin, which is super shy and seriously endangered.

Credit: Christopher Michel Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) The Macaroni Penguin is the sixth largest species, known for its distinctive yellow-orange plumes above the eyes. Inhabiting the ...

The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that recognition from its victory might prompt a ...

Wellington, Sep 16 (IANS) The Hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, has won New Zealand Bird of the Year 2024, again after its previous win in 2019, the con ...