Emperor penguins have an unusual parenting strategy. Unlike other penguin species, they raise their chicks on a floating platform of sea ice connected to the shore, known as fast ice. It’s a ...

The image most people have of penguins is how they look on land—wearing their flightlessness as a burden for all to see, along with those smart little dinner jackets of theirs. Yet the first time ...

Protecting one small species is a giant opportunity to safeguard our planet - COMMENT: The wildlife of Antarctica is ...

David Keller, a New Ulm native and graduate of New Ulm High School, works as a heavy equipment operator at McMurdo Station in ...

When snow falls on the ice sheet, where subzero temperatures ensure it doesn’t melt. Antarctic temperatures regularly reach -40°C or lower in the interior, with the lowest ever temperature on Earth ...

First, the Emperor Penguin was placed in a bin to be weighed. The little guy was so interested in his surroundings. Then he ...

Imagine a cruise, and chances are you’re picturing a gleaming white ocean liner, overflowing with pools, theatres and bars, cutting across the open seas towards a destination that is, at the very ...

Quark Expeditions announced that by using two twin-engine helicopters from the Ultramarine, it brought guests to the remote Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony. “After months of in-depth ...

Penguins are some of the most charming birds on the planet, instantly recognizable by their tuxedo-like markings and humorous ...

They typically dive to depths of 100-200 meters (330-650 feet) while hunting for fish, squid, and krill.

As a Sinhalese I am conscious and proud to be an heir to a heritage rich with a unique history, a deep connection to Theravada Buddhism, remarkable ancient engineering, and a vibrant culture that has ...