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Fairy Penguin Chicknappers Caught and 'Dirk' is Rescued

Posted Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:22 PM ET   |   0

A fairy penguin stolen from an Australian marine park, has been safely returned, but not before being chased by a dog and possibly a shark. Read more

A fairy penguin stolen from an Australian marine park, has been safely returned, but not before being chased by a dog and possibly a shark.

Emperor Penguin Numbers Double Previous Estimates

Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 02:10 PM ET   |   0

High-def imagery captured by satellites reveals populations of the largest penguin are higher than thought. Read more

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April Fools! 5 Hilarious Fake Scientific Breakthroughs

Posted Sun Apr 1, 2012 03:00 AM ET   |   0

Scientists and science journals are at an advantage when it comes to fooling the rest of the world on April 1. Read more

Scientists and science journals are at an advantage when it comes to fooling the rest of the world on April 1.

London Penguins Get Olympic Diving Board: Big Vid

Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:17 AM ET   |   0

They flip, they dive, they twirl. Watch penguins at the London Zoo go wild for their new board. Read more

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Incredible Animals of Frozen Planet

Posted Tue Mar 20, 2012 01:30 PM ET   |   0

The debut of "Frozen Planet" brought to light the beauty of Earth's polar regions and the animals that inhabit them. Read more

The debut of Frozen Planet brought to light the beauty of Earth's polar regions, and the animals who inhabit them.

Japan Zoo On The Hunt For Runaway Penguin

Posted Mon Mar 5, 2012 01:00 PM ET   |   0

The penguin scaled a wall to escape and was last seen swimming in a river. Read more

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Ancient Penguin Weighed 130 Pounds

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Mon Feb 27, 2012 07:00 PM ET   |   0

The hefty penguin lived about 27 million years ago and weighed up to 130 pounds. Read more

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Albino-Like Penguin Spotted: Big Pic

Posted Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:35 PM ET   |   0

Tourists on an expedition spotted the rare bird that has a mutation that dilutes its feather pigments. Read more

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Did 'Happy Feet' Penguin Become Happy Meal?

Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:59 AM ET   |   0

A satellite tracking device on the wayward penguin last sent a transmission on Sept. 4. Read more

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'Happy Feet' the Penguin Swims to Freedom

Posted Sun Sep 4, 2011 05:46 PM ET   |   0

After a short boat trip, the Emperor Penguin must now swim 2,000 kilometers to Antarctica. Read more

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NZ's Lost Penguin to Hitch A Ride Home

Posted Wed Aug 17, 2011 01:21 PM ET   |   0

The wayward Emperor penguin "Happy Feet" that washed up in New Zealand will be shipped back to sub-antarctic waters on Aug. 29 aboard a scientific research vessel. Read more

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Baby Gentoo Penguins Born: Big Pic

Posted Wed Aug 3, 2011 10:24 AM ET   |   0

These tiny chicks are two of 59 that hatched recently at the Edinburgh Zoo. Read more

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Lost Penguin Facing Long Swim Home

Posted Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:10 AM ET   |   0

A young, wayward Emperor penguin won't be getting a free ride back to Antarctica. Read more

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Five Fantastic Animal Fathers: Photos

Posted Tue Jun 14, 2011 03:29 PM ET   |   0

These five animal dads know how to raise a kid in wild world. Read more

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Penguins Do the Wave to Stay Warm

Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 12:51 PM ET   |   0

By huddling together and using synchronized movements, the birds can stay warm in the coldest environment on Earth. Read more

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