There is a lot of controversy surrounding zoos and aquariums all around the world, and for good reason. While the attempt to conserve certain animals is good-hearted, the outcome and conditions have ...

It has been believed for decades that the only way to thoughtfully and carefully observe the habits and lifestyles of many species is through human interaction. Unfortunately, many species do not act ...

As much as we adore their natural charm, animals aren’t always model citizens. When they choose to display the more unruly aspects of their personality, the humans who love them have to set them ...

Many animals engage in elaborate mating rituals. For flight-ready birds, these often involve complex dance moves and peacock-like displays of grandeur. For their land-bound cousins, like the Adélie ...

In most penguin species, including the Galapagos, parents and offspring recognize each other using a variety of cues such as vocalizations and location. Based on the juveniles' begging behavior, ...

Online volunteers are being asked to classify images of penguin families to help scientists monitor the health of penguin colonies in Antarctica. Recent evidence suggests that populations of many ...

Humans are not alone in continuing to support offspring who have "left the nest." It happens in Galapagos penguins, too. In a paper published online March 13 in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, a ...