Experts believe the penguin has leucism, a variety of conditions that cause partial pigmentation loss Two tourists on a tour in the Galapagos Islands enjoyed a historic, one-of-a-kind highlight.

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 ...

Many parents know it well: Adult children coming back home to save money—and perhaps taking advantage of free laundry and meals. Turns out Galápagos penguins also mooch off mom and dad, soliciting ...

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 ...

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.