Shifting winds, ocean currents doubled endangered Galápagos penguin population, new research shows. The Galápagos Islands, a chain of islands 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) west of mainland Ecuador, are ...

Experts believe the penguin has leucism, a variety of conditions that cause partial pigmentation loss Two tourists on a tour in the Galapagos Islands enjoyed a historic, one-of-a-kind highlight.

Many parents know it well: Adult children coming back home to save money—and perhaps taking advantage of free laundry and meals. Turns out Galápagos penguins also mooch off mom and dad, soliciting ...

HOUSTON – A new Galápagos Islands exhibit at the Houston Zoo is expected to open this spring. The exhibit will feature wildlife from the legendary island chain and immerse guests in environments that ...

Zoo officials announced Friday that the penguins are currently "spending time behind the scenes" after animal care staff ...

In this period of canceled travel plans and rarely venturing past one’s own front porch—if it can be helped—living vicariously through the adventures of people such as Charles Bergman, the author of ...

For a Galápagos penguin, beak size is nearly a perfect indicator of whether a bird is male or female, scientists have discovered. Armed with this knowledge, researchers could determine the sex of a ...