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 ...

Emperor Penguin: The largest and heaviest penguin species, native to Antarctica. Males and females are similar in appearance, with black and white plumage and bright-yellow ear patches. King Penguin: ...

“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 ...

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"The Emperor penguin colony has to battle to survive the cruellest winter on earth – and can only do so through teamwork. Four thousand male penguins join forces in a huddle that creates a giant ...