'In good times, they largely stick with their partners, although there’s often a bit of hanky-panky happening on the side.' By Laura Baisas Published Jan 17, 2025 9:50 AM EST Get the Popular Science ...

You might have heard that penguins mate for life, but for little penguins, the grass is often greener. These tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, divorce their mate if they're not happy ...

A little penguin colony in Australia struggles during years with high penguin divorce rates, but the divorcees could have more offspring in the long run if they find better mates, a new study finds.

Once thought to mate for life, more penguins seem to be setting out in search of new partners come breeding season. Here’s why. Penguins have long been celebrated as symbols of enduring love. From the ...

Fertility troubles are a common stressor for couples, and it seems that penguins are no exception. A ten-year study found that although they do often ‘mate for life’, like humans, this doesn’t stop ...

Anyone who watches a lot of nature documentaries knows that penguins are a symbol of lifelong fidelity. However, a study shows that this is not the case. In fact, surprisingly high “divorce rates” ...

Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have made a new home on an island designed to address the aches and pains of aging. Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in ...