In 1962, when environmentalist and author Rachel Carson penned "Silent Spring," alerting the world to the dangers of the ...

The 50-pound penguin at Australia's Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is now roughly 9 months old and losing his downy fluff in favor of adult plumage. (Credit: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium) A Final ...

The team writes in Science journal that the penguin's feathers were brown and grey, distinct from the black “tuxedo” look of modern penguins. It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin ...

The reason is that King Penguins can take up to a year or more to get their waterproof feathers. Related: Edinburgh Zoo's ...

King penguins, which are native to the sub-Antarctic islands and are known for their distinctive orange feathers on their heads and upper chests, are the world’s second-largest penguin species.

King penguins, which are native to the sub-Antarctic islands and are known for their distinctive orange feathers on their heads and upper chests, are the world's second-largest penguin species.

Dr Tom Hart explains how penguin feathers have evolved to allow penguins to survive in a cold environment. One of the ways penguins keep warm is by having a very waterproof outer feather and a dry ...