Antarctic animals - The most abundant and best known animals from the southern continent. Penguins, whales, seals, albatrosses, other seabirds and a whole range of invertebrates you may have not heard of such as krill which form the basis of the Antarctic food web. These are the charismatic mega fauna that you have seen pictures and film of, though you may be surprised to find that they live far more interesting and complex lives than you imagine.
Most of the animals of the south polar region are seasonal visitors, conditions are just too hard for most animals to live there in the winter.