Antarctica Animals Album |
In the summer of Antarctica an algae called Plankton grows prolifically to even turn the sea green. The Plankton is eaten by Krill which are shrimp like 2-3" animals. Humpback whales, Blue whales and penguins eat the Krill. Seals and Orca whales feast on the penguins. |
Penguins on ice by the Argentina Antarctic Research station. |
Humpback Whales feeding |
Humpback Whales feeding |
Humpback Whale feeding |
Killer Orca Whales feeding |
Penguins by the Chile Antarctic Research station. |
Penguins by the Chile Antarctic Research station. |
Penguins on an iceberg |
Penguins on an iceberg. Note they are lined up to take turns sliding down the far iceberg. |
Penguins on an iceberg |
View of the Chile Antarctic Research station. |
Antarctic Petrel |
Antarctic Giant Petrel |