Sediment samples from the Ross Sea coastline are revealing insights into how animals like elephant seals and Adélie penguins ...

The foul stench of penguin poop sets Antarctic krill on edge. In lab experiments, the mere scent of penguin droppings — or guano — sent krill scrambling for escape, researchers report March 20 in ...

These tuxedo-colored penguins are just under 30 inches, which would make them easy prey had they any land enemies. However, ...

Penguins may seem cute to us, but they're excellent predators and very efficient foragers. Adélies have a feisty attitude too. They’ve been known to take on potential predators – seals or large ...

"Ancient sedimentary DNA recovered from Adelie penguin colonies allowed us to detect the presence of other local species through time, including a range of birds, seals and invertebrates," said ...

Scientists in Australia say they have recorded a big drop in a population of Adélie penguins off the east coast of Antarctica. Long-term monitoring has revealed a decrease of nearly 50% in the ...

Our special report offers a rare look at life beneath the frozen continent—where penguins, seals ... I see a mother and baby seal plunge through it. I watch them for a long, envious moment ...

When a penguin does this to a human, it can signify general interest or trust. Baby Adélie chicks like this one often make noises if they need something. These chirps or squawks can mean hunger ...