I recollect hearing, perhaps in the 1960s, the name 'tin dogs' applied to the snowmobiles and other machines that eventually replaced real dogs in Antarctica.
There is no need for dogs in Antarctica, and in fact, dogs are now banned from the continent.
Sled dogs were removed from Antarctica because they are disturbing Antarctica's wildlife.
There are no dogs that live in Antarctica. Mammals that reside in Antarctica include seals, whales, and dolphins. This is because the continent is so frigid.
Dogs are not native to Antarctica.
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From Cool Antarctica: "The last dogs were taken from Antarctica on Feb 22nd 1994, a consequence of an environmental clause in the Antarctic Treaty that required non-native species to be removed. In the case of dogs, specifically because distemper (a disease of dogs) could potentially spread from the dogs to the native seals of Antarctica."
Husky dogs were banned from Antarctica in April 1994.
In the 1954 television series "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin," multiple dogs portrayed the character Rin Tin Tin, but the primary dog was a German Shepherd named Lee. Lee was trained specifically for the role and became the most recognizable Rin Tin Tin during the series' run. The show utilized various stunt doubles and other dogs for specific scenes, but Lee remained the standout performer.
Antarctica
No. Of the 100 dogs that travelled to Antarctica with Shackleton, none survived. You can read more about them: http://www.enduranceobituaries.co.uk/thedogs.htm
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