Tuesday, 27 March 2012

There are no land animals that actually live in Antarctica! However, the surrounding oceans abound in living creatures. AVE Hotels in Kanyakumari. (aveholidayhome.com)


Animals Found In Antarctica


There are no land animals that actually live in Antarctica! However, the surrounding oceans abound in living creatures! The seals that inhabit the oceans surrounding Antarctica can be seen pulling themselves out of the water and onto the ice to rest during feeding. Penguins are the only birds that inhabit this frozen landscape.

Weddell Seal - the southernmost pinniped in the world. In what is known as reverse sexual dimorphism, males are generally smaller than females. A newborn pup has a coat of long hair, called lanugo, which they will shed within the first month as the protective layer of blubber is developed. Listen to a Weddell Seal underwater.


Orcas - In the Antarctic, Killer whales live amid pack-ice, but they are said not to extend beyond the ice-line in the Arctic ocean. The Orca exhibits a great tolerance for varying temperatures. This is one of the reasons they enjoy a worldwide distribution.


Black-browedAlbatross - distinguished by its distinctive combination of white head and neat black brow. The Black-browed albatross can have a wigspan of up to eight feet and can weigh up to 10 pounds! Black-browed albatrosses are the most widely distributed of all albatross species. Of all the albatross species they may face the greatest threats from fisheries.


AdliePenguin - the Adelies courtship ceremony begins when the male drops a pebble at the feet of his intended. They begin to fight, but if the female is interested, the fight is very short. Once the mates have been selected, the males commence gathering more pebbles for thier nests. Adelie penguins make their nests out of rocks! Ouch!

Southern Elephant Seal - The elephant seal gets its name from the long, curved nose the male acquires around the age of three. The snout plays a significant role in the elephant seal's spectacular breeding ritual. By a process known as a catastrophic molt, elephant seals shed their coats every autumn, sloughing large pieces of hair and skin, and leaving the seal with a ragged and tattered appearance until it grows new, sleek fur!




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