Animal species that live in environments as harsh as the Antarctic have many incredible adaptations to help them survive.

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are a leading example. These resilient birds breed in colonies on the Antarctic continent, which is the coldest, windiest, and driest place on the planet.

Interestingly, the very thing penguins can help control is also one of their biggest threats. New research uncovers stunning ...

Learn how emperor penguins adopt a complex choreography to form a huddle to stay warm in bitter Antarctic winds.

Emperor penguins stay in colonies and help each other with hunting and nesting. The size of a colony can range from a couple of hundred individuals, stretching to as many as 20,000 penguins. Diet The ...

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.