The Guardian • 2026-10-16

The week in wildlife: a penguin posse, a little leopard cat and a chonky squirrel

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

NYPost • 2026-10-13

Too much penguin poop in Antarctica is accelerating snow melt and rising sea levels: study

Crappy feet.

NYPost • 2026-10-13

World’s largest penguin colony suffers ‘rapid’ decline as nearly 63% of population lost to starvation

The chinstrap colony on Antarctica’s Zavodovski Island, once the world’s largest penguin population, has lost its long-held title following a dramatic collapse in numbers.

The Guardian • 2026-10-14

Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners – in pictures

A selection of the winning images from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition across topics ranging from underwater to urban wildlife, and photojournalism to mammal behaviour

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-15

Cause of death for Jackie the bald eagle revealed; avian icon has been cremated

Questions swirled when Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died after a mysterious illness in August. Officials released details about her cause of death on Wednesday.