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Antarctic animals - The most abundant and best known animals from the southern continent, penguins, whales seals, albatrosses, other seabirds and a range of invertebrates you may have not heard of such as krill which form the basis of the Antarctic food web.
- Does anything live on Antarctica?
- Is anyone born in Antarctica?
- Is it illegal to live in Antarctica?
- What do animals eat in Antarctica?
- Do penguins eat meat?
- What can you smell in Antarctica?
- How can humans survive in Antarctica?
- Does Antarctica have a flag?
- What language is spoken in Antarctica?
- Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?
- What is hidden under Antarctica?
- Why are dogs banned in Antarctica?
- How cold is Antarctica?
- Are there wolves in Antarctica?
Does anything live on Antarctica?
Antarctica's wildlife is diverse and unique. It is the only continent on Earth which has no terrestrial mammals, but is home to a range of marine wildlife and birds, including penguins! The most common birds in Antarctica are penguins.
Is anyone born in Antarctica?
Antarctica has no permanent residents. ... The first was Emilio Marcos Palma, born on 7 January 1978 to Argentine parents at Esperanza, Hope Bay, near the tip of the Antarctic peninsula. The first girl born on the Antarctic continent was Marisa De Las Nieves Delgado, born on May 27, 1978.
Is it illegal to live in Antarctica?
No-one lives in Antarctica indefinitely in the way that they do in the rest of the world. It has no commercial industries, no towns or cities, no permanent residents. The only "settlements" with longer term residents (who stay for some months or a year, maybe two) are scientific bases.
What do animals eat in Antarctica?
All animals depend on krill for their survival. Krill eat phytoplankton (tiny ocean plants) and zooplankton (tiny ocean creatures), squid eat krill, penguins eat krill and squid, fish eat krill and other fish, seals eat krill, fish and squid, Leopard seals eat krill, squid, fish and penguins.
Do penguins eat meat?
Penguins are carnivores; they eat only meat. Their diet includes krill (tiny crustaceans), squid and fish. Some species of penguin can make a large dent in an area's food supply.
What can you smell in Antarctica?
Oddly enough, there are very few smells in Antarctica. Ice and snow have no smell, and in the cold temperatures, everyday objects hold onto their aromatic chemicals. So that when you stumble into an aroma, it stands out like a black volcanic rock on a snowfield.
How can humans survive in Antarctica?
How do people survive in Antarctica in the winter? Mainly by staying on the station. By not leaving at all during the permanent night, by not travelling for too far and by staying put in a tent or hut if caught out in a blizzard rather than trying to go back to the station.
Does Antarctica have a flag?
Antarctica has no universally-recognized flag as the condominium that governs the continent has not yet formally selected one, although some individual Antarctic programs have formally adopted True South as the flag of the continent. Dozens of unofficial designs have also been proposed.
What language is spoken in Antarctica?
The most commonly spoken language of Antarctica is Russian, which happens to be the official language of Bellingsgauzenia, New Devon, and Ognia. English is also one of the most widespread languages spoken. You can find English spoken in the Balleny Islands, New South Greenland, Eduarda, etc.
Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?
They will not fly over the South Pole, but around Antarctica taking advantage of the strong winds which circle that continent in an easterly direction.
What is hidden under Antarctica?
Scientists have discovered two new lakes buried deep beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet. These hidden gems of frigid water are part of a vast network of ever-changing lakes hidden beneath 1.2 to 2.5 miles (2 to 4 kilometers) of ice on the southernmost continent.
Why are dogs banned in Antarctica?
Sled dogs are an important part of the history and exploration of Antarctica. This ban was introduced due to concerns that the dogs might transfer diseases such as canine distemper to the seal population. ... It was also a concern that the dogs might break free and disturb the wildlife.
How cold is Antarctica?
In winter, sea ice envelops the continent and Antarctica is plunged into months of darkness. The monthly mean temperature at the South Pole in winter hovers around -60°C (-76°F). Along the coast, winter temperatures range between −15 and −20 °C (-5 and −4 °F).
Are there wolves in Antarctica?
-Need to emphasize that life forms of the Arctic are not necessarily found in the Antarctic, specifically polar bear, reindeer, wolves, and moose.
