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How to Infiltrate Penguin Territory: Adorable Fuzzy Robots
By Megan Gannon published
Rovers — especially cute ones that are disguised as penguin chicks — seem to be better at spying on penguins than humans are.

Penguin Facts: Species & Habitat
By Alina Bradford published
Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that live in the southern regions of the Earth.

In Photos: The Amazing Penguins of Antarctica
By Live Science Staff published
Chinstraps, Gentoos, Adelies and more. These stunning penguin photos reveal the beauty of Antarctica's flightless birds.

Penguins Once Thrived in Warmer Temps, But Now Face Climate Crisis
By Elizabeth Howell published

King Penguins' Genes Explain Ancient Island-Hopping
By Tia Ghose published
As the glaciers melted about 15,000 years ago, warmer weather and ice-free conditions allowed king penguins to colonize the string of islands north of Antarctica, a new genetic study has found.

New 'Penguin Flu' Found in Antarctica
By Stephanie Pappas published
An unknown strain of bird flu has been evolving in Antarctica for between 49 and 80 years, researchers report. Fortunately, the disease is not very deadly, nor can it take hold in mammals.

Stress Makes Antarctic Penguins Less-Attentive Parents
By Laura Poppick published
When under the influence of stress hormones, male Adélie penguins are less vigilant with their chicks compared to parents with lower levels of stress hormones.
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