A new analysis of old data suggests that the endangered erect-crested penguin’s bizarre nesting habits – rejecting the first egg they lay – is because they can’t feed two chicks, and the ...

A new analysis of old data suggests that the endangered erect-crested penguin's bizarre nesting habits -- rejecting the first egg they lay -- is because they can't feed two chicks, and the second ...

Endangered "Forgotten" Penguins Lay 1.5 Eggs At A Time In Bizarre Breeding Strategy Laying one and half eggs is an odd strategy, but for these penguins it seems to work.

On the Antipodes Islands in the South Pacific, researchers observed a strange parenting move in erect-crested penguins — laying an egg that’s doomed to die.

The parents of Toga — the infant penguin whose disappearance last month was followed around the world — have laid a new egg, zookeepers said Monday. Toga, a 3-month-old jackass penguin ...

Instead of breeding in the warmer summer months like other penguin species, emperor penguins lay and incubate their eggs during the winter in frigid Antarctica, where they live.

(via SciShow) In what seems like an inefficient use of resources, these penguins always lay two eggs, but then ignore, discard, or just straight-up destroy the first one. What gives, penguins?

Penguins of all sorts are beloved birds, known for their quirky appearance and endearing waddle. Macaroni penguins are especially notable for their dashing hairdos and festive name. This ...