Penguins — easily the most known and beloved wild animal in Antarctica — could be decimated by man-made global warming over the coming decades, according to a new study. Habitat loss caused from ...

Antarctic sea life - including the oldest living creatures on the planet - are at risk from increasing number of ships dropping anchor there, warns a new report. Underwater video footage has revealed ...

A deadly strain of bird flu has been found on mainland Antarctica for the first time, according to scientists, raising concerns over the risk of mass mortality of the continent’s huge colonies of ...

Emperor penguins are a well-known species found only in Antarctica. These resilient creatures can survive even the harshest winters, relying on sea ice for foraging and breeding. However, due to ...

Researchers have captured what might be the first known recording of a colossal squid living freely in its natural habitat. By Evert Lindquist / Hakai Magazine Updated Jun 3, 2024 12:00 PM EDT This ...

A submersible off the South Sandwich Islands filmed the first sighting of a baby colossal squid in its natural habitat, researchers said. ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute From aboard a research ...

Experts have cautioned that the fragile ecosystem may be harmed by research, fishing, and tourist ships.

Humans are well known for looking in the mirror and responding to their reflections. Interestingly, scientific research has revealed that it is a rare trait among animals, with only a few species ...

Almost a century after the colossal squid was first discovered, a juvenile was spotted and filmed in its natural habitat last month. Crew members on board a research vessel in the South Atlantic Ocean ...

From aboard a research vessel near Antarctica, scientists watched the camera feed from a submersible thousands of feet below. A ghostly, transparent deep-sea squid suddenly appeared on the screen. The ...