In a heartwarming milestone for wildlife conservation, 21 endangered African penguins were released back into the wild in South Africa. Staff from the Maryland Zoo, including Jenny and Sarah, traveled ...

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

An “unsecured” penguin kept in a cardboard box has been identified as the reason for a helicopter crash in South Africa. The penguin created a “dangerous situation” when the box slid off a passenger’s ...

The South African Civil Aviation Authority said a low-altitude helicopter crash that didn't result in any injuries was caused by an unusual passenger famous for its lack of flight experience -- a ...

A penguin inside a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa earlier this year, according to authorities. On Jan. 19, a pilot and three passengers transported a penguin back from ...

Two Maryland Zoo in Baltimore staff members recently returned from South Africa after supporting seabird conservation efforts with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds ...

Who said you needed to hop on a plane to be in Croatia? South Africa’s coast delivers Croatian-style beauty with a wild edge ...

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Little jumpers knitted by grandmothers are being used to prevent penguins caught in oil spills from getting ill while trying ...

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB have pushed for stronger legal protections, leading to the creation of new no-fishing zones ...

“SANParks, as a lead colony manager, plays a crucial role in managing penguin populations at key breeding sites. “The BMP ...