New research shows sea turtles, penguins and whales swim at optimal depths to minimise the energetic cost of travel.

Competitive swimmers know that swimming underwater causes less drag resistance than swimming at the surface. Splashing around making waves isn't the most efficient way to swim. Any energy spent ...

These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts ...

Shedd Aquarium has named its two newest rockhopper penguins, Pico and Douglas, nods to their South American roots and the Falkland Islands’ penguin population, respectively.

Five of Pittsburgh's sports teams came together Wednesday to distribute sports bras to Pittsburgh Public School athletes. The ...

Birds are fascinating creatures. Over time, they’ve learned to adapt to all climates and weather conditions in different ...

We put artist Lee Putnam's animal drawing skills to the test by taking him to Penguin Beach at London Zoo. Meet the penguin ...

Jordan passed the penguin to another registered wildlife rescuer, Lynne Amore, who drove from Bairnsdale to Melbourne on ...

After hatching in June, the Shedd Aquarium's youngest rockhoppers have officially been named after hatching over the summer.

The Pittsburgh Penguins swung a trade with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. The Penguins traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson after months of trade rumors around him. He goes to the Canucks ...

Sometimes, the Pittsburgh Penguins insist on playing on the rush just to show they still have it. Those nights usually don’t end well. Occasionally, the Penguins button up and play a tight defensive ...