Fossils from New Zealand reveal four penguin species with spear-like beaks and surprising size diversity. Some grew as large ...

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

Four new species of aquatic birds related to modern penguins have been described from fossils found in New Zealand, showing ...

Rare smelly penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year after fierce campaign - Hoiho was endorsed by former prime minister and legendary conservationist, making it highest-powered campaign of the 2024 ...

Minister Jones explained that the decision, while difficult, was necessary to address the accidental capture of hoiho in set nets, known as bycatch.

WELLINGTON, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand has imposed an emergency ban on set net fishing around Otago Peninsula to protect the endangered yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho.

New Zealand's world-famous Bird Of The Year competition has announced its winner for 2024 – and yes, this time it is a bird. The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin has won Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau Bird of the ...

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 ...

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 rare event will be visible in only a handful of places in the South Pacific - stargazers in the UK will need to wait ...

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 ...