Three million years ago, a now-extinct species of large penguins inhabited the coasts of New Zealand, a distant relative of the emperor and king penguins we know today. This astonishing ...

The fossil belongs to an ancestor of modern emperor and king penguins, who once lived in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Paleontologists describe four new species of extinct ancestral penguins that help shed light on how the iconic birds evolved after dinosaurs went extinct ...

A video showcasing the enchanting scene of little penguins returning to shore at dusk has captivated viewers on TikTok. A caption shared with the post reads: "Little blue penguins coming home for the ...

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year for 2024, securing 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition. The hoiho, ...

Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in New Zealand some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?

The 'waddling vagrants' were discovered hiding beneath a sushi stand. LONDON -- A pair of penguins have been released from police custody in New Zealand after being discovered hiding out in a sushi ...

The Emporer penguin that ended up on a New Zealand beach is returning back to his native Antarctica. Named 'Happy Feet', the penguin was first found in June on the Kapiti Coast, located on the North ...

On a beach in southern New Zealand, a creature thousands of miles from home made a rare stop. Irene Wright McClatchy News The large mass of land and ice on the southern tip of the planet is ruled by ...