Microplastics, or plastic particles five millimeters or less across or in length, are so prevalent that they have been spotted all over the world. Tiny plastic flecks and specks have been spotted from ...

Each Humboldt Penguin at the Houston Zoo has its own distinct personality. One penguin, named Dora, is one of the youngest and bravest penguins to explore the Houston Zoo's new, state-of-the-art ...

Here, a Galápagos penguin is perched on the molten rock of the Isabela Islands. The authors captured this photo during an 2021 expedition to collect microplastics in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

Ten Humboldt penguins are now living at the Houston Zoo, where they will be a centerpiece of the long-anticipated Galápagos Islands exhibit that opens next month. The first six penguins arrived at the ...

A Galápagos penguin is perched on the molten rock of the Isabela Islands. The authors captured this photo during a 2021 expedition to collect microplastics in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

Originating from coastal Chile and Peru in South America where temperatures can get as warm as 100 degrees, the Humboldt penguins are a perfect fit for Houston, zoo staff said in a news release. In ...

National Geographic has built a reputation for unveiling hidden corners of the animal kingdom through its acclaimed "Secrets of" documentary series executive produced by James Cameron. From elephants ...

Gentoo penguins or Galapagos penguins? Roald Amundsen or Charles Darwin? Cold or hot? When deciding on a genuine, bona fide, honest-to-goodness trip of a lifetime, the two destinations that likely ...