The Greeks theorized the existence of an opposite to the Arctic when Pythagoras proposed that the Earth was round -- in about 530 B.C.
There are no cats on the Antarctic continent.
there are no mustilids in Antarctica but in warmer areas they might've been introduced and could be a threat.
There are no native flowering plants in Antarctica, so there are no seeds naturally found in the continent. Any seeds that are present would have been introduced by humans and are not part of the natural ecosystem.
Foxes are on all continents except for Antarctica. The red fox was introduced to Australia and is now plentiful and considered to be an invasive species which is destroying native wildlife.
The 1991 Madrid Protocol, among other requirements, called for the removal of the husky dogs from Antarctica by 1994. In 1991 the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic banned all introduced species (except people) from the Antarctic to protect the native wildlife from introduced diseases.
No, there are no reindeer. The largest fauna are elephant seals. Reindeer are only native to the artic. A myth that they exist in Antarctica comes from the fact that reindeer exist on South Georgia, a small island between South America and Antarctica. These reindeer were introduced by Norwegian explorers early in the 20th century.
Yes, they originate from Canada & Alaska -DK
None. The 1991 Madrid Protocol called for the removal of the husky dogs from Antarctica by 1994. The protocol was the result of an initiative led by the then Prime Minister of Australia, Bob Hawke, who opposed mining in Antarctica and sought stronger protection for the continent's environment. The 1991 the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic banned all introduced species (except people) from the Antarctic.
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Antartica is the only continent that doesn't have reptiles or snakes. Even here someone may take them with them for experiments if they are stationed down there. Most other places either have natural or introduced species of some kind.
the short answer is no.Antarctica is not being adequately protected, although there is an agreement between the countries of the world called the Antarctic Treaty, Animals which live is Antarctica are still being hunted and killed, animals such as, Seals, whales, fish and krill. Antarctica is also suffering from global warming and ozone depletion from human impacts. Tourism also is a huge problem in Antarctica, Animals can be killed or disturbed by people. Finally foreign animals a rubbish introduced disrupts this environment.
Antarctica's real name is Antarctica.