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Why thousands of penguins stand shoulder to shoulder in Antarctica

July 16, 2026 2:00 pm

It's one of the most iconic wildlife sights on Earth, but penguins don't huddle just to stay warm. Here's what science reveals about this remarkable group behaviour.

The world’s smallest penguin is about 30 cm tall and blue-grey in colour

June 29, 2026 1:59 pm

Using their paddle-like flippers, these tiny penguins can swim at around 6 km/h and dive as deep as 35 metres.

In the viral clip, Herzog is heard observing that all the penguins are moving toward the open water, except for one

'The nihilist penguin': why this Werner Herzog documentary clip is taking over internet years later

January 25, 2026 12:32 pm

Social media users have embraced the penguin—now colloquially known as the "nihilist penguin" or the "depressed penguin"—as a metaphor for letting go, freedom, or despair.

White House responds to Trump Penguin memes

‘Does not concern with opinions of those cannot comprehend’: White House responds to trolling of Trump penguin meme

January 24, 2026 10:31 pm

Earlier this week, during his speech at Davos, Trump said he won’t use military force to acquire Greenland.

Diamond rings can wait, penguins prefer 'pebble proposals'

December 13, 2025 5:24 pm

Penguins have charmed the internet with the idea of pebble proposals, and there’s real science behind the sweetness.

A ski resort in Dubai offers dinner with penguins. Image source: @zoroyalred/Instagram)

Would you dine with penguins? Viral Dubai experience melts hearts online: 'Will make you love life more'

May 16, 2025 2:50 pm

A viral video from Ski Dubai shows an icy restaurant where adorable penguins roam as guests dine.

In Pune on May 9, man with a green funnybone and a wake-up call

May 08, 2025 7:07 pm

Cartoonist and illustrator Rohan Chakravarty will be in Pune to discuss 'Bird Business', his new book that delves into the lives of birds.

Noddy, Tom and Pingu: 3 new penguins born in Byculla zoo take population tally to 21

April 29, 2025 8:23 am

Prior to this, the Byculla zoo had welcomed three penguins in 2023 when three different pairs of parents gave birth to Coco (female), Stella (female) and Jerry (male)