At 7380 feet Antarctica is easily the highest among the continents. Antarctica temperatures are freezing and the continent also has really dry weather. Like a desert the amount of yearly rainfall here is very minimal. However the climate has recently been transformed which explains the now increased snowfall volume in the area. Scientific professionals also believe that climate change is behind the recent breaks in the arctic continent that have led to their disappearance with two occurring five years apart in 1995 and 2000. To get a closer look on top Antarctica tours visit this site.
Antarctica is home to wild animals like seals and penguins and some whales plus other delightful creatures. The waters of Antarctica are also where enormous squids thrive. Spring months come with an abundance of krill which is what orcas and humpbacks feed on so sightings of them around this time are very likely. This is when most penguin chicks begin to hatch too. People will likely see a Weddell and Leopard seal or two resting ashore plus several Albatrosses busy exploring the sky.
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