Ages 8-12, Frozen Planet - Complete Series - BBC, 2011DVD and Blu-ray The blue whale eats 3 tons (6,000 pounds or 2.7 metric tons) of krill each day and has been measured to weigh up to 180 tons (163,000 kg) and span 124 ft (38 m) in length. A few fish have developed their own form of antifreeze over the centuries to prevent ice crystals from forming in their bodies, while others have evolved into cold-blooded species to survive the cold. It is most likely to spot these comically-attractive creatures with a fiery golden plumage around their heads in South Georgia Island and the Falkland Islands. However, there are a select group of special plants and animals that have adapted for survival there. That's pretty impressive for a clump of moss. The flower is tiny and only has yellow stamens and anthers. Fries-Gaither, Jessica (No year). layers of a body of water, whether sea, lake, pond, river You can copy this taxon into another guide. The species is self-pollinating, and its flowers remain closed while the seeds form during the summer. It may not be a bountiful garden of polychromatic blossoms, but taking a closer look, a little bit closer to the ground, will provide a glimpse into a very special and unique world of plant life. When we say plant, were generally talking about vascular plants. Whales are the largest animals ever to have lived, larger The most popular type of penguin for zoos, emperor penguins are 4 ft (1.2 m) tall and can weigh up to 80 lb (30 kg). It has yellow flowers and grows about 5 cm (two inches) tall, with a cushion-like growth habit that gives it a moss-like appearance. BAS Several small invertebrates (animals without backbones) live on Antarctica. but is not killed and eaten by any other. to bite 'em,And little fleas have lesser fleas, webs and chains. Green, nonflowering liverworts live on the western side of the peninsula. Its an amazing feeling to hold the fossil of a plant that hasnt existed on the continent for millions of years! For example, the blue whale, which is the largest animal on Earth, can eat as much as four tons of krill a day. They live in haul-outs on the fast-ice surrounding Antarctica, where they rest, molt, and pup. Seven of the 18 known species of penguins live on the Antarctic: the Adelie and emperor (both considered true Antarctic penguins because they live on the continent), the chinstrap, gentoo, macaroni, rockhopper, and king penguins. Antarctic animals have unique behavioural adaptations that help them survive the harsh winter. Wandering Albatross is another record-setting animal that inhabits the Antarctic. Snow Petrels are tiny, 11 to 16 inches-tall dwellers in Antarctica and one of the most beautiful ones. eventually gets "eaten" by decomposers when it dies by some Whales Antarctic hair grass (Deschamsia antarctica) grows primarily in the Antarctic Peninsula in small, concentrated tufts throughout rocky areas. Both grow in a small area on or near the warmest part of the continent, the Antarctic Peninsula. offers, Travel to Antarctica from Australia or New Image courtesy of Mike Doherty. It is perennial, and turns yellowish-white as it withers. The second most numerous large mammal in the world (after man) they are able to grow to enormous sizes. This means that the food tends to be fairly high fat (which has the highest amount of energy for a given weight) and dehydrated. Despite the odds, there are still plants that have evolved specifically to live in these conditions, and have thrived where no others have dared to go. The animals here tend to have thicker and warmer feathers and fur. What is the thickest ice on Earth? They mainly occur on the South Orkney Islands, the South Shetland Islands, and along the western Antarctic Peninsula. var x="function f(x){var i,o=\"\",l=x.length;for(i=0;i