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Penguins in peril as acidity of Antarctic waters set to double by 2100
The coastal waters around Antarctica could see a 100 percent increase in acidity by the end of the century.
Internet shocked by view from Antarctic hut: "My jaw dropped"
Social media users loved the scene in the viral clip, with one writing: "Imagine opening up your door to that."
Man reveals Ernest Shackleton's eerie 116-year-old antarctica hut
"It was emotional knowing that Shackleton was the same age on this expedition, as I was when I visited the Hut," Jordan told Newsweek.
Penguin colony eaten to extinction by foxes returns after 30 years
"The re-establishment of the Eden colony was made possible by the installation of a predator-proof fence," local scientist Nicholas Carlile told Newsweek.
Sea ice decline has devastating effect on Emperor Penguins
"The overall population of the species will reduce rapidly over the coming decades," researcher Peter T. Fretwell told Newsweek.
Mystery as beheaded penguins and dead seabirds wash up on shore
Sixty little penguins have been found with their heads missing on a beach, while around 20 gannets have been discovered nearby covered in puncture marks.
Penguins found dead with "catastrophic" injuries after dog attack
Populations of little blue penguins are declining throughout New Zealand and they are often killed by dogs not on a lead.
"Confused" tiger at zoo goes viral after seeing penguins
"He's usually not really bothered with what goes on outside his enclosure, but this got his attention," a spokesperson for the Danish zoo told Newsweek.
Cute penguins being sassy on Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards shortlist
Penguins can communicate, mostly using calls, but occasionally they use gestures as well.
Watch As Disabled Penguin at Zoo Gets Prosthetic Boots To Help Him Walk
Lucas the penguin suffers from bumblefoot, a degenerative condition that takes the form of a bacterial infection found on the feet of birds.
Bride Stunned as Well-Dressed Penguin Attends Wedding as 'Guest'
The bride told event organizers her penguin guest was "the BEST part of her day" - including the wedding itself.
World's Smallest Penguins Make Splash at San Diego Aquarium
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla now has an exhibit of little blue penguins, the first of its kind on the U.S. West Coast.
Internet Delights at Penguins Who Refuse to Eat Cheaper Fish at Japan Zoo
Penguins and otters at an aquarium in Japan don't like their new diet of budget mackerel, a change made by the keepers to cut costs.
Climate Change May Be Causing Skin Tumors On Antarctic Fish
Antarctic fish have been discovered by researchers to have ugly parasitic tumors all over their bodies, potentially as a result of warming ocean temperatures.
Watch: Touching Moment Rescue Penguins Released Back Into Sea
Touching images show how 12 rescued penguins have been released back into the sea after they were found malnourished and dehydrated.
Hundreds of Dead Penguins Washing Up Daily on New Zealand Beaches
Experts have deduced that the rise in deaths is due to increasing sea temperatures.
Watch: Adorable Rockhopper Penguin Chicks Steal the Show
Zoo chiefs are showing off six adorable rockhopper penguin chicks hatched by proud parents this spring.
Turtle Freedom: Zoo Sends Marine Life Back Into Wild
In an emotional moment, two turtles and a penguin from were released into the wild after rehabilitation at an Australian zoo.
Dozens of Baby Penguins Found Starved to Death as Water Too Hot To Hunt
A scientist at New Zealand's Department of Conservation said climate change is raising water temperatures and lowering the availability of prey.
Same-Sex Penguin Pair Recently Welcomed 'Healthy' Chick, Zoo Says
According to Ted Fox, the zoo's director, the pair was "exemplary in every aspect of egg care."
Mass Die-Off of Penguins Caused by 2019 Heat Wave, Study Says
The extreme heat event killed hundreds of penguins in Argentina.
Over a Dozen Penguins Found Dead in Suspected Dog Attack
More deaths will likely follow given that all the birds killed were adults, one expert said. "The death of one parent can mean the death of the whole family."
'Exhausted' Antarctic Penguin Rescued After 1,900-Mile Swim to New Zealand
Walkers found the lost and tired-looking animal, which has been relocated to a beach with fewer predators in the hopes it will swim home.
Honeybee Swarm Kills Over 60 Endangered South African Penguins
Officials from South Africa's national parks agency said that the African penguins and honeybees have typically been able to coexist in the area.
One of the World's Oldest Penguins Dies at the Oregon Zoo at 31
"It's an incredibly sad day for his care team and for everyone who spent time with this amazing bird," one of the penguin's caretakers said.
'Confused' Penguins Miss Seeing Zoo Visitors Amid COVID Lockdowns
"Now when they come out and there's no one here, they sometimes stop to look around, as if they're wondering where all the people have gone," said Tossapol Kosol, a penguin specialist in Thailand.
African Penguins Die Under Unknown Circumstances at Florida Aquarium
Officials from The Florida Aquarium said that necropsy results were inconclusive and the matter is still "under examination."
'I Take Penguins Out on Field Trips Around Chicago—Here's Why'
Usually we take a handful of penguins on each trip but it's really up to them. If particular penguins are readily wanting to follow us or hang out with us we then think they might be a good candidate for a field trip
Rangers Save Little Penguin's Life after Spotting Plastic Stuck Around Neck
You're all heroes," said one social media user, after watching the rescue operation that occurred at Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia.
Penguin Found Dead With Whole Face Mask in Its Stomach
Discarded face masks are frequently being found lying on beaches in Brazil, local marine conservationists have said.