Penguin Blog
Articles on penguin science, conservation, species spotlights, and everything else worth knowing about the 18 living penguin species.
Why Are African Penguins Critically Endangered?
African Penguin populations have dropped over 97% since the early 1900s. Here is what is driving the collapse and what conservationists are doing about it.
Can Penguins Fly? The Real Answer Is More Interesting
Penguins cannot fly through the air, but their wings are extraordinary underwater. Learn how penguin flight evolved into something better for the ocean.
10 Penguin Species You've Probably Never Heard Of
Most people know Emperor and King Penguins. Here are 10 lesser-known species that deserve attention, from Fiordland crested to Snares penguins.
How Do Penguins Stay Warm in Antarctica?
Antarctic penguins survive temperatures below minus 40 degrees. Learn about the layered insulation, blood flow tricks, and huddling behavior that make it possible.
The Smallest Penguin in the World: Little Blue Penguin Guide
The Little Blue Penguin stands just 25-30 cm tall and weighs about one kilogram. Discover where it lives, what it eats, and why small size changes everything.
Emperor Penguin Breeding: The Most Extreme Parenting in Nature
Emperor Penguins breed through the Antarctic winter in total darkness and minus 60 wind chill. Here is how the most extreme parenting cycle in nature works.
Are Penguins Endangered? A Species-by-Species Breakdown
Not all penguins are endangered, but many are in serious trouble. This species-by-species breakdown covers the conservation status of all 18 penguin species.
What Do Penguins Eat? Diet Guide for All 18 Species
Penguins eat krill, fish, squid, and other marine prey. This guide covers what each of the 18 penguin species eats and why diet drives survival.