The wonderful
world of penguins.
Extraordinary birds. Remarkable lives.
Dive into the species, stories, and science of
our favorite flightless adventurers.
18 species to discover Each with a story of its own
Beyond the Antarctic From icy shores to the equator
Curiosity starts here An encyclopedia for everyone
Meet the penguins
01
Emperor penguin
Aptenodytes forsteriThe largest living penguin, and a remarkable survivor of the Antarctic winter.
Antarctica
02
King penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicusBrilliant orange markings and a regal stance make this island resident unmistakable.
Subantarctic islands
03
Gentoo penguin
Pygoscelis papuaA bright orange bill, a white headband, and a life built around the sea.
Antarctic Peninsula & subantarctic islands
04
Adélie penguin
Pygoscelis adeliaeA little black-and-white explorer with a distinctive white ring around each eye.
Antarctic coastThere’s more to the waddle.
Get to know the world behind the black-and-white feathers.
A few pages worth diving into
Built for the water
Discover the adaptations that make penguins such remarkable swimmers.
Life in a penguin colony
Get to know the busy communities penguins build together.
Protecting penguins
Learn about the pressures penguins face and how they are studied.