Feb 26, 2016 · Ever wonder how penguins stay ice-proof? Researchers have discovered microscopic structures in the feathers of Humboldt penguins that keep them from icing …

Sep 15, 2023 · Penguins have several adaptations that allow them to stay warm when temperatures plummet. This simple science investigation uses a wax crayon to show how a …

Aug 24, 2023 · Emperor penguins need stable sea ice to reproduce and raise their chicks. But with the ocean waters warming around Antarctica, the ice is breaking up earlier and earlier in …

Sep 27, 2023 · Using circumpolar high-resolution satellite images, unique fast ice metrics, and geographic and biological factors, we identified diverse penguin habitats across the continent, …

Aug 24, 2023 · Thousands of emperor penguins in western Antarctica lost their chicks last year, largely due to receding sea ice, satellite data suggest. Over the last two years, sea ice has …

5 days ago · As with the southern elephant seals, scientists suggest Adélie penguins were probably responding to changing sea ice conditions. The team also used the DNA to estimate …

Nov 26, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore the biological, physical, and behavioral mechanisms that allow penguins to survive—and even thrive—amid the ice and snow. From their unique …

Jan 23, 2025 · Penguin urine comprises approximately 3% of the ice mass in penguin colonies. Penguin urination frequency and colony density contribute to urine accumulation in ice. Uric …

4 days ago · The penguins are just some of the most visible and accessible marine life on these islands. Image: Magellanic penguin chick There are sealions, fur seals, even a few of the …

Mar 10, 2025 · The researchers found that Adélie penguins had taken over the habitat of southern elephant seals around 1,400 years ago when the climate cooled and sea ice expanded in …