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What drove the first explorers to Antarctica?

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A race to the south pole, between 2 explorers, whose names were: Roald Amundsen, and Captain Scott.

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When did the first explorers visit antarctica?

Because they wanted to see how white it was and the animals


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What other animals were taken to Antarctica?

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