Antarctic wildlife
I can identify some of the wildlife found in the Antarctic and explain how it is affected by seasonal change
Antarctic wildlife
I can identify some of the wildlife found in the Antarctic and explain how it is affected by seasonal change
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Key learning points
- All the creatures that come to the Antarctic feed in the sea.
- Penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Many species of penguin visit the Antarctic during the summer because of the abundant food and hours of daylight.
- The Emperor Penguin is the only species of penguin that remains in the Antarctic throughout the winter months.
Keywords
Breeding - Breeding is when animals have babies
Species - A species is type of plant or animal that shares characteristics
Survive - To survive is to continue to be alive
Common misconception
Polar bears live in Antarctica.
No polar bears live in Antarctica, they live in the Arctic.
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