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Blog: Antarctica Wildlife
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The Humpback Whale

An encounter with a Humpback Whale is always a top experience for our guests, with these impressively huge animals curiously approaching our Zodiac boats and often breaching and ‘putting on a show’ for everyone to enjoy. Let’s learn more about these wonderful...

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The Weddell Seal

In our travels to Antarctica we often see seals, and one of the species we love encountering is the Weddell Seal. Weddell Seals are the southernmost breeding animal in the world and are behaviourally adapted for Antarctica. Named after British captain James Weddell,...

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The Adèlie Penguin

At the end of our voyages, the chatter continues about different wildlife sightings and experiences. It’s not uncommon to have a friendly discussion on what animal you enjoyed seeing best. Between the four species of penguins we typically see on mainland Antarctica,...

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Orca in Antarctica

Orca or ‘killer whales’ might be one of the most well-known and distinctive creatures that we encounter on our voyages to Antarctica. Identifiable by their distinguishing black and white markings, Orca are often spotted hunting and sometimes even putting on a show for...

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