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Ancient penguin bones reveal Antarctica’s shift from warm to cold
Antarctica's wildlife has adapted to survive extreme cold, strong winds, and long periods of daylight or darkness beneath its frozen landscape and Southern Ocean.
Emperor penguins, the largest penguin species, breed in winter with males incubating eggs on their feet while females feed at sea.
The leopard seal is a top predator in Antarctica, feeding on fish, krill, penguins, and young seals while resting on sea ice.
Antarctic krill form the foundation of the Southern Ocean food web, supporting penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds.