Antarctic

King penguins are thriving in the warm Antarctic climate, offering some hope

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King penguins on a subantarctic island are now breeding 19 days earlier than in 2000, and more chicks are surviving the winter, a new study has found. This change has turned ocean warming into a short-term benefit for species that may still lose it. King Penguin on Possession Island On Possession Island, a … Read more

Photographer takes first photo of adorable Ross seal swimming in Antarctica

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Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf. The face and one flipper are clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photo of a Ross seal swimming underwater. |Photo credit: Justin Hoffman A photographer has captured the first ever photo of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hoffman has spent 16 seasons diving from expedition vessels as part of his role as an undersea specialist. During … Read more