Tag: penguins
News
There are millions more Adelie penguins in Antarctica than we thought
Scientists have estimated there are almost 6 million Adelie penguins in East Antarctica – 3.6 million more than previously thought.
Science & Environment
Joshua Holko’s award-winning Arctic photography
Australian photographer Joshua Holko won the 2015 Arctic Photographer of the Year at the Global Arctic Awards. His photos artfully capture the Arctic and sub-Arctic’s landscapes, golden sunsets, and animal life.
News
Giant iceberg decimates Antarctic penguin colonies
The grounding of a giant iceberg in Commonwealth Bay, eastern Antarctica, has caused Adélie penguin numbers in the area to crash, according to new research.
News
Community stands guard over fairy penguins
A group of volunteers is working hard to protect the only remaining mainland breeding colony of little penguins in NSW.
Travel with us
In Shackleton’s footsteps
In March 2017 the AG Society will partner with Aurora Expeditions for a special voyage to South Georgia and the Antarctic.
Reader Photos
Eye to eye with a king penguin
A curious king penguin gets up close to photographer Douglas Gimesy in South Georgia!
Sponsorship
Record AG Society funding to help little penguins
The AG Society has raised more than $58,000 to help Australia’s little penguin.
Destinations
Bay of Islands, NZ
With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.
News
Antarctic emperor penguins on thicker ice
Breeding on ice shelves may help protect against climate change.