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The tail of a Humpback whale is seen as it dives in Wilhelmina Bay in Antarctica
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Antarctica

Antarctica is home to endemic wildlife like penguins. Global warming is causing changes at the South Pole, including higher temperatures and melting ice.

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November 22, 2024

Gus the penguin sets sail in the Southern Ocean

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New Antarctic expedition to provide data on climate change

New Antarctic expedition to provide data on climate change

A team of researchers is investigating the Antarctic and the impacts of climate change on "world's refrigerator."
ScienceJanuary 26, 20247 images
RRS Sir David Attenborough near iceberg A23a

Antarctica: world’s largest iceberg on the move

Antarctica: world’s largest iceberg on the move

Four thousand square kilometers mass of ice are on the move in Antarctica.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 5, 202301:10 min
Adult gentoo penguin leaping into tide pool at Port Lockroy, Antarctica

Antarctica: What's the big deal over resource exploitation?

Antarctica: What's the big deal over resource exploitation?

With abundant fish and krill, and potential energy reserves, why is it so important to protect the South Pole?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 20, 2023
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Large ozone hole detected over Antarctica

Large ozone hole detected over Antarctica

The ozone hole over Antarctica is one of the biggest on record. Should we be concerned?
ScienceOctober 6, 2023
Antarktis | Klimawandel | Pinguine

Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?

Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?

There are nearly 20 species of penguin. All but one live in the southern hemisphere. Why is that?
ScienceJuly 13, 202302:53 min
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Leaving the comfort zone: Extreme tourism on the rise

Leaving the comfort zone: Extreme tourism on the rise

Extreme tourism, taking adrenaline junkies to places like former war zones and isolated jungles, is booming.
TravelJune 24, 20238 images
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A drop of water falls off an iceberg melting in the Nuup Kangerlua Fjord near Nuuk in southwestern Greenland

Why is the ice melting so fast?

Due to climate change, ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic are shedding triple the ice they were 30 years ago.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 10, 2023
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