Baby Penguins Can Navigate Better than You

Overview

Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics. They’re amazing at creating mental maps, can recognize each other’s calls, and hunt in a coordinated way. A common misconception about penguins is that they live at the poles, but they’re really only in the Southern Hemisphere. There are species in Antarctica, of course, but also on the southern tip of Africa, South America, and Australia and New Zealand! Penguins might not be the smartest animal on our list, but they’re pretty incredible in their own way.