World's smallest Penguins are blue in colour and have THIS adorable name
The Fairy or Little Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin species, stands at 13-17 inches and weighs just over 1 kg. These ...
Seabirds are Scotland's 'Great Barrier Reef'. We must get windfarms right to avoid calamity
Offshore wind development is essential and urgent, but this emerging industry needs to be ‘nature positive’ from the get-go ...
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Seabirds are Scotland's 'Great Barrier Reef'. We must save them from windfarm calamity
Offshore wind development is essential and urgent, but this emerging industry needs to be ‘nature positive’ from the get-go ...
When penguins divorce: Penguin Parade research says penguins are not so monogamous after all
Divorce rates appear to be a more reliable predictor of the reproductive success of the colony than environmental factors like habitat change or behavioural traits, says researcher Richard Reina.
NZ’s bloodsuckers: Look out for these little vampires in late summer
New Zealand is home to a fascinating range of blood-feeding creatures.
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What Good Parenting Looks Like in the Animal Kingdom
One rationale for this prolonged relationship is that there’s just so much to learn — what to eat, where to find it, and of course how to build one of those cozy treehouse nests ... Emperor penguin ...
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15 Animals and Wildlife that Start with Y
Yellow mongooses are social animals, often living in colonies based around extensive burrow systems ... its head, this penguin is beloved for its unique appearance. They inhabit coastal forests and ...
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Why Extreme Cold Makes It Hard for Some Animals to Survive
Many species rely on dens, burrows, or nests to shield themselves from extreme weather ... making them more susceptible during unexpected cold snaps or prolonged winters. Penguins have evolved blubber ...
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What Did Scientists Learn After Thousands of Penguins Were Slaughtered by Mountain Lions?
The thriving bird colonies likely grew over several decades because local shepherds had temporarily eliminated pumas ...