If you think you need some beauty sleep, chinstrap penguins have you beat. A new study published in the Science journal broke down the cold-weather animals' sleeping habits and found they need a lot ...

International researchers have taken an in-depth look at three Aotearoa New Zealand crested penguin species, revealing one is thriving while others face uncertain futures. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

The African penguins at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore are in danger of going extinct in the wild, which is one reason why the breeding program is so important. Jen Kottyan, the curator of birds at the ...

Baltimore, MD (WHTM) The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has the largest population of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) in North America – and it just got bigger. The Zoo announced on November 6 that ...

“The emperor penguin is the largest penguin species on Earth.” The emperor penguin is the largest species of penguin in the world and also one of the most unique. Instead of breeding in the warmer ...

Eight African penguins hatched at the Maryland Zoo during the recent breeding season, adding to the population of the ...

Artificial nests boost the breeding success of endangered penguins, reveals new research. But there’s no "one-size-fits-all" design that proves ultimately successful, say scientists. Different designs ...

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ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE, PENGUIN COAST IS CELEBRATING TEN YEARS THIS SPRING. IT’S MODELED AFTER A SOUTH AFRICAN FISHING VILLAGE. THE OLD DECOR. WE HAVE THE SAFE NEST BOXES ...