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
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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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