A group of volcanic islands located near Antarctica and whose only inhabitants are colonies of penguins and seals is listed ...

The formation of sea ice also makes the surrounding water saltier, as salt is pushed out when water freezes. If less sea ice ...

Pablo “Popi” García Borboroglu and Bertie Gregory have been named the 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorers of the Year.

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear.

Join Bertie Gregory in Secrets of the Penguins, a groundbreaking wildlife series on National Geographic, showcasing rare ...

The emperor penguin, the largest of all penguins, could face extinction by the end of the 21st century. Research published in "Biological Conservation" suggests a 90 percent population decline by 2100 ...

The emperor penguin, the largest of the penguins, may face extinction by the end of the 21st century. Research published in ...

Ocean Vuong (Penguin Press) Vuong, a Vietnamese American poet, won great acclaim with his first novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.” His latest is sent in East Gladness, Conn., where a ...

Most Antarctic trips explore the western peninsula departing from South America for about 10 days. This is the most beautiful ...

In July 1911, it took Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Edward Wilson and Henry Bowers 19 days to travel from Cape Evans to the emperor ...

Few places can beat a trip to Antarctica when it comes to adventure: there is a pool of things to do in Antarctica.

As It Happens6:25Elderly penguins are retiring in style with their own island at this Boston aquarium The senior African penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have received their own ...