Model predictions showed a rapid increase in microplastic accumulation and contamination across the penguins' prey organisms resulting in Galapagos penguin showing the highest level of microplastics ...

Each Humboldt Penguin at the Houston Zoo has its own distinct personality. One penguin, named Dora, is one of the youngest and bravest penguins to explore the Houston Zoo's new, state-of-the-art ...

As families file into the Houston Zoo to experience the new Galápagos Islands habitat, they’re making a difference for conservation efforts around the globe. Funding that comes in from guests allows ...

HOUSTON – A new Galápagos Islands exhibit at the Houston Zoo is expected to open this spring. The exhibit will feature wildlife from the legendary island chain and immerse guests in environments that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Penguins aren’t just found in icy parts of the planet like ...

It turns out that to tell the sex of a Galápagos penguin, all you need is a ruler. In a paper published April 5 in the journal Endangered Species Research, scientists at the University of Washington ...

The Galapagos is no place for a mammal. But it's a great place to be a reptile. Land animals had to make the trip here via rafts of vegetation that broke loose from the mainland, which isn't so bad if ...

The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity. Their isolated location and the convergence of ocean currents have created unique ecosystems that support a wide ...

A Galápagos penguin is perched on the molten rock of the Isabela Islands. The authors captured this photo during a 2021 expedition to collect microplastics in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

For a Galápagos penguin, beak size is nearly a perfect indicator of whether a bird is male or female, scientists have discovered. Armed with this knowledge, researchers could determine the sex of a ...