There are no 'human settlements' in Antarctica. There are, however, research stations on the continent.
Research stations are work areas where you will find no children, pets, senior citizens, municipalities, commercial ventures, or other elements you'd expect to find in a 'human settlement'.
This is not a likely scenario, since there is nothing on the Antarctic continent to offer 'settlers' any resources in terms of food, shelter and economy.
Antarctica's extreme climate can kill any animal, including humans.
No. Antarctica is too cold for humans -- or any animals.
Antarctica has never been populated by any humans, nor is there any permanent population there today.
Any fungi in Antarctica must be classified as a micro-organism, because the continent is so inhospitable to growing -- anything. No humans on Antarctica -- all temporary workers or scientists -- eat these fungi.
Humans in Antarctica do not step into the life cycle of any animal they study.
No. Humans have never lived in Antarctica; it's too cold.
Yes, evidence suggests that by 9000 BC humans had already settled on all continents except Antarctica. Archaeological findings show human presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa dating back to that time period.
Everything used by humans in Antarctica is imported.
Naturally, humans cannot survive in Antarctica -- nor can any animal -- it's too cold and there is no food chain. However, there are research stations on the continent today where humans can live and work on a temporary basis, all in support of science.
Without humans in Antarctica, there would be no scientific research as to the health of planet earth.
There are no indigenous people in Antarctica: igloos are built by humans. Any igloo in Antarctica is probably built by a knowledgeable extreme cold weather survivor team there to support science.