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Human impact in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Antarctica is one of the most mysterious and less polluted regions in the world. Since its official discovery 200 years ago, human activity has increased. Currently, more than 30 countries have scientific research stations in[…]

Winter in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Antarctica may seem like a land of perpetual winter, but even here there are seasons, but only two: summer and winter. In Antarctica, winter is from April to September. Here, the winters are long and[…]

Summer in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Antarctica may seem like a land of perpetual winter, but even here there are seasons, but only two: summer and winter. In Antarctica, summer is from October to March. Near the coast the temperature can[…]

Official flag of Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Over the years, there have been several proposals to have an official flag for this continent, in addition to those that each country holds at research stations. The condominium agreed on a single flag in[…]

Amazing discovery in Antarctica: The first frog fossil

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Antarctica has not always been a frozen wasteland. In April, on Seymour Island, near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, the paleontologists discovered fragments of a fossilized frog dating back about 40 million years. This[…]

International Penguin Day

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Penguins are some of the most adorable and beloved animals. International Penguin Day is celebrated on 25th April each year and is an educational initiative that encourages people to learn more about penguins, their environment,[…]