Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) belong to the penguin family Spheniscidae. They also go by the name brush-tailed ...

Newly published research shows that clouds fueled by penguin poop could help fight climate change in the Antarctic.

When the wind blew from the direction of the colony, ammonia levels spiked, sometimes reaching 1,000 times above normal ...

Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.

The researchers further demonstrated that the ammonia kicks off an atmospheric chain reaction. Out at sea, tiny plantlike ...

Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new ...

Previous models have found clouds fueled by seabird guano in the Arctic do cool the ground, but the study authors say ...

Penguin poop provides ammonia for cloud formation in coastal Antarctica, potentially helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the region.

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Penguin Random House has signed new license agreements with Disney Publishing to publish new stories and create original content for fans of all ages based on its Marvel, Star Wars and more. The ...

Whether it’s an emperor penguin launching from the sea, a playful Adélie penguin or a colony of king penguins, these globe-spanning seabirds inspire awe and conservation.