Why go to Antarctica? The answer is simple: Antarctica is nature in its purest state.
Antarctica is a continent located literally at the bottom of the world. The weather there is extremely cold. Antarctica is almost completely covered by ice and snow for much of the year. Very few people live there, except in the small towns of McMurdo and Palmer on the seashore. There is a science station at the South Pole where experiments are done relating mostly to weather and space exploration.
Of the 35 species of seabirds that live south of the Antarctic Convergence, only 19 species breed on the Antarctic continent itself.
By the way, how many species of penguins are there in the world? How many can you name?
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Antarctica Dreaming (HD DVD + DVD Combo Disc) By HDScape [HD DVD]
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Imagine a world colored by ice and fire, carved by hurricane-force winds, weighted by glaciers, and teeming with wildlife perfectly adapted to freezing conditions and winters of perpetual darkness. Experience the beauty of wild white blizzards and fire-red sunsets reflected in a glassy sea.
Antarctica Dreaming HD DVD explores the Antarctic peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the Falkland Islands, and features five species of penguins, four kinds of seals, fierce seabirds, and the most spectacular scenery on the planet.
Release Date: 04/24/2007
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Coby DP-887 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 Metal Frames
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The new Coby DP-887 digital picture frame blends traditional functionality with today's technology and design. Enjoy pictures, music and movies and capture your most precious moments with family and friends in a new vivid and engaging way, and in a style that's perfect for the home or office.
Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife, 4th (Bradt Guides)
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"Here, at last, is the book we've been waiting for."
--David Attenborough
Book Description
A superbly illustrated and attractive traveler's companion to the wildlife of the Antarctic wilderness written by TV naturalist Tony Soper. Full species identification is aided by specially commissioned paintings by Dafila Scott.
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Some facts about Antarctica
Almost the entire continent is covered with ice and snow. If all of the ice were to melt, it is estimated that the sea level throughout the world would rise by 200 ft.
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Unfortunately for penguins, the earth's temperatures are rising at an alarming rate and the ice at the polar caps is melting. In Antarctica, home to the famous Emperor Penguin, the annual melting season has been extended by as much as 3 weeks in recent decades.
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The Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife: Birds and Marine Mammals of the Antarctic Continent and the Southern Ocean
Whether you have been, are going or just want to dream of going this is the book for you. As its title indicates, its prime purpose is to describe the wildlife, and it gives top billing to the birds - all in a level of detail which should satisfy the most demanding birder, but which the average interested amateur naturalist should also find interesting.
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Ponko and the South Pole
Ponko and Joey can't wait to begin their journey to the South Pole. But the penguins laugh at the two friends, and the seal warns they will get too cold. Now Ponko and Joey are worried. Will they ever make is to the South Pole?
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Playing With Penguins: And Other Adventures in Antarctica
A unique diary format and colorful photographs make this book a magical and eye-opening journey to Antarctica. Readers witness dozens of amazing sights as seen through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl on a ship adventure, shared with her Grandmother.
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Antarctica (Country Guide)
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Life on the Ice: No One Goes to Antarctica Alone
I did not know much about Antartica before reading Life on the Ice but before I knew it, I had learned a lot. I had to smile at his description of the penguins! This book is great for those hot summer days, it transports you to another world.
Release Date: 02/01/2005
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Antarctica Poster
Antarctica Art Print
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Snow Petrel - breed exclusively in Antarctica and has been seen at the South Pole.
The Snow Petrel
(Pagodroma nivea) is a small, pure white fulmarine petrel with black underdown, coal-black eyes, small black bill and bluish gray feet. Body length is 36 to 41 centimeters (14-16 in) and the wingspan is 76 to 79 centimeters. In Du Cane Godman, (Monograph of the Petrels, fasc. 4, 1909), it was figured in an illustration by John Gerrard Keulemans (pl. 73).
(30-31 in). Flight is more fluttering than most petrels. It is the only member of the genus Pagodroma. It is one of only three birds that breed exclusively in Antarctica and has been seen at the South Pole. It has the most southernly breeding distribution of any bird.
There are two subspecies, P. n. confusa and P. n. nivea. They differ in size, and the greater form has a stouter, larger beak. The greater form has a more resricted distribution--the Adelie Land and Balleny Is. area of Antarctica.
Breeding occurs in colonies on the Antarctic Peninsula, the Antarctic continent and various Antarctic islands. Nesting is colonial in small to large colonies on cliffs, usually near the sea, but also inland. Some birds remain at the colony all year, but the main influx at colonies is from the mid-September until early November. Nests are simple pebble-lined scrapes usually in a deep rock crevices with overhanging protection. One white egg is laid in late November to mid-December. The egg is incubated for 41 to 49 days and the chick is brooded for 8 days. They fledge 7 weeks later in late February to mid-May. Colonies are also the sites of cleaning areas where Snow Petrels, far from the sea, bathe in snow.
Snow Petrels feed mainly on fish, some cephalopods, mollusks and krill as well as carrion. During the winter they disperse to the pack ice, ice floes and the open sea. Flocks are characteristically seen sitting on icebergs. Only very rarely are they observed north of the pack ice.
Like many petrels these birds squirt waxy, yellowish stomach oil at nest intruders. This oil stinks of fish and is extremely difficult to remove. They are known to live 14 to 20 years.
Snow Petrels on Ice, Antarctica Photographic Poster Print by Doug Allan, 32x24
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Link for serious Antarctic Birders
- Birds-Wildlife of Antarctica
- With the end of the long polar winter comes the arrival of millions of seabirds to breed. First to arrive are the Adelie penguins who have walked as much as 50 kilometers across the sea ice to reach their nesting grounds. They are followed soon after by the petrels and skuas, flying in from the open sea. Of the 35 species of seabirds that live south of the Antarctic Convergence, only 19 species breed on the Antarctic continent itself. Probably 100 million or more birds breed along the coast and offshore islands of Antarctica.
National Geographic Antarctica Link
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Great Books about Penguins
Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems
First of all, I love this book because I love penguins. However, as a piece of children's literature, it's so much more. This is an excellent example of how literature (poetry) and science can go hand and hand.
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Waiting to Fly: My Escapades With The Penguins Of Antarctica
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My Season With Penguins: An Antarctic Journal
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Video - of Penguins in Antarctica
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Penguin Jewelry
Penguin, 14K Gold Diamond Charm
14K PENGUIN CHARM with approximately .10 cts of diamonds and lobster claw for easy attachment . Please note that Product Length ( 0.75 inches) includes the length of the lobster claw.
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Antarctica Links
- Birds of the Antarctic
- Pictures and descriptions of Antarctic birds. (other than penguins)
- Travel to Antarctica
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Penguin Family T-Shirt
This high quality T-shirt is hand dyed and printed in the United States. This is not an iron-on decal that will crack and flake off. The ink is deeply embedded in the fibers which guarantees a long lasting print design and extraordinary comfort. The Shirt is Purple in color. Available in Youths Small to X-Large and adults Medium to 3XL. See size chart for details
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