Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) are a fascinating type of penguin found on sub-Antarctic islands near New Zealand. They are recognizable from their unique erect brush-like crest feathers. Not a lot…

Chinstrap penguins are a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts, not least for their black and white plumage that looks like they are wearing a cute little helmet on their heads. In…

African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are a fascinating penguin found along the southwestern coast of Africa. These endangered birds are known for their distinctive braying call, which sounds like a donkey.…

The Galapagos penguin is a unique species of penguin that bucks many of the trends we have seen in our other penguin fact articles. These small birds are the only…

Macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) are a penguin species native to Antarctica and several subantarctic islands. These penguins are distinctive for their yellow crests of feathers on their heads, which give…

One species of penguin that is particularly interesting is the snares penguin. They can be found ‘on the Snares Islands, a group of islands located off the coast of New…

Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes), also known as Hoiho, are an endangered species of penguin native to New Zealand. With a population of fewer than 3,000 birds remaining, they are one…