It is also the driest place on the planet. In this harsh landscape, only the most enduring fauna thrive. An unexpected inhabitant of this region is the Humboldt penguin, or Spheniscus humboldti.

Like the polar bear on the opposite pole, the emperor penguin endures almost unfathomable hardships to breed and nurture each new generation — fasting for months through the planet's harshest winter ...

“The hatching of our first Little Blue Penguin chick is a major milestone for how today’s aquariums can make a difference in a changing planet.” According to the aquarium, the chick will ...