More than 9,000 emperor penguin chicks were probably killed as ice broke up early in Antarctica last year, in what scientists called a “catastrophic breeding failure.” A study, published ...

“Our sea ice models and penguin population projections suggest we’re going to lose over 90% of the colonies and well over 90% of the population by the end of the century,” Fretwell said.

Emperor penguins are dependent on stable sea ice, laying their eggs on this 'land-fast' ice in the winter between May and June. They hatch them 65 days later, and raise the chicks to fledge in the ...

Of 62 known penguin colonies, around 30% were harmed by low sea-ice levels last year — and 13 likely failed entirely, Fretwell said. "That this could happen doesn’t shock me, but I'm shocked ...

Of 62 known penguin colonies, around 30% were harmed by low sea-ice levels last year — and 13 likely failed entirely, Fretwell said. “That this could happen doesn’t shock me, but I’m ...

90 percent of Emperor penguin colonies could go quasi-extinct by 2100. ... “This year the ice in the Bellingshausen Sea did not form until late June–when the birds should already be on their eggs.

The team monitored populations by spotting penguin faeces, or guano, in satellite photos. Emperor penguins tend to stay close, shuffling in a tight, rotating huddle to stay warm in temperatures as ...

Then, in a gutsy display of courage, the little penguin did a little hop, jumping onto the intact sheet of ice. With a majestic belly slide, the penguin bobsled its way back to the squad.

Project Earth: Emperor penguins threatened by climate change 02:53. Melbourne, Australia — An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is ...

Ammonia in penguin and seabird poop could help increase the formation of clouds. Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to ...

An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of miles from its home in Antarctica. CNN values your feedback 1.