Do penguins push one penguin in the water to test whether there are Leopard Seals around? : 2006-01-08

No, they definitely do not do this, although it may look that way to the casual observer. What happens is that penguins like Adelie Penguins congregate at the water's edge – and despite their marvello... read more

When penguin chicks form creches do the adults look after each other's chicks? : 2006-01-08

The answer is: not really. Parents feed only their own chicks – although hungry chicks are not averse to begging a meal from any adult. If it is not their own parent, however, they are likely to recei... read more