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There are no animals that live only in the Antarctic. All the species which do live there are also found on either the subantarctic islands or further north as well, such as the southern reaches of South America, and the open Southern Ocean.
Various species of penguins, whales, dolphins and birds are found around the Antarctic. See also the related question.
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What animal has the longest lifespan in Antarctica?
No animal lives on the Antarctic continent.
What is the shortest animal in Antarctica?
No animal lives on the Antarctic continent: it's too cold there and there is no food chain.
What is a shrimplike animal in Antarctica?
A shrimp-like animal that lives in the waters around the Antarctic continent is named Antarctic Krill, Euphausia superba.You can read more, below.
Does Antarctica have a permanent large animal population?
No. No animal lives on the Antarctic continent: it's too cold and there is no food chain.
Were do animals live in the Antarctic?
All animal life in the Antarctic region lives in sea water. The Antarctic continent -- Antarctica -- is too cold to support life, and there is no food chain on the land.
How long do wolves live for in Antarctica?
No animal lives on the Antarctic continent: there is no food chain there, and it is too cold to support animal life.
What do you call an animal that lives only in water?
WHAT DO CALL AN ANIMAL THAT LIVES ONLY IN WATER?A ANIWATER
What is the smallest land based creature in Antarctica?
There is only one land-based creature in Antarctica, the Antarctic midge, Belgica antarctica. The animal measures 2-6 mm long. It survives in the warmest part of the continent, the Antarctic Peninsula.Otherwise, no animal lives on Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no food chain.
Whats the largest antarctic land animal?
the polar bear doesnt live in Antarctica it lives in the northen hemisphere
What is one of Antarctica's habitats?
Habitat implies occupancy and there is no animal that lives on the Antarctic continent or any native to that polar climate.
How do terrestrial invertebrates adapt to the Antarctic climate?
There is only one terrestrial invertebrate that lives on the Antarctic continent. It is the Antarctic midge -- Belgica Antarctica. From its Wikipedia entry: "To adapt to the cold temperatures, B.antarctica accumulates trehalose, glucose and erythritol."When the occasional bug is imported in logistical movements, the animal dies for lack of food and/or from extreme cold.
What species are Antarctic wolves?
There is no such animal as an Antarctic Wolf.
