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Found: Africa's Oldest Penguins
By Tia Ghose published
The newly discovered penguin fossils are 10 million to 12 million years old.
Penguins Wear a Shield of Cold Air in Winter
By Jennifer Viegas published
Emperor penguins gain body heat using convection from the surrounding air.
Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze on Ice?
By Ben Mauk published
Actually, bare feet prevent these stately ice emperors from burning up in their suits.
'Critter Cam' Reveals Secrets of Penguin Hunts
By Tia Ghose published
Underwater cameras have revealed the secrets of penguins' Antarctic dives
Humans Visit Huge Penguin Colony for First Time
By Douglas Main published
There are some 9,000 penguins in the East Antarctica colony.
Penguins' Private Lives Recorded in Antarctica
By Govert Schilling published
No penguin act is too private for this scientist who has been monitoring the cute birds for more than a decade.
Emperor Penguins Need Sea Ice for Foraging
By Becky Oskin published
Sea ice helps penguins gorge on food by providing short, safe rest breaks between long dives, study finds.
Penguins: The Math Behind The Huddle
By Katharine Gammon published
Every penguin tries to maximize its own heat, but all members of the group benefit.
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