Penguins identify mates, kin by smell, study finds
Penguins can sniff out the odor of lifelong mates, helping them reunite in crowded colonies, and also can identify the scent of close kin to avoid inbreeding, scientists said on Wednesday.Full story
Animal Tracks: There once was an ugly penguin...
A bird of no feathers flocks alone: A poor little featherless pengiun born Aug. 17, 2011, was abandoned by its parents just days after its birth. Full story
Fall films the whole family can enjoy
Kelly Wallace, of iVillage.com, talks about all of the great family flicks hitting theaters this season, including “Happy Feet Two,” "Puss in Boots" and “The Muppets.”
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Where’s Happy Feet?
The beloved and confused penguin, who captured hearts around the world after washing up on a New Zealand beach, has apparently disappeared after his tracking device stopped transmitting a signal on his way back to Antarctica.
After rehab, lost penguin ‘Happy Feet’ returns to the wild
The wayward Emperor penguin first discovered in New Zealand after wandering from his Antarctica home in June has received medical treatment and was re-released into the wild on Sunday.
Happy Feet heading home
After a lot of help from zookeepers, an Emperor penguin rescued last June on a warm New Zealand beach today started the nearly 2,000-mile journey home. NBC's Annabelle Roberts reports.
Wayward penguin released back into ocean
A malnurished penguin named after the movie "Happy Feet" was released back into the ocean after being nursed back to health.
Wayward penguin finally heads home
Happy Feet, a penguin found thousands of miles away from home on a New Zealand beach, is finally returning to the Antarctic. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports.
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