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Skua is a sea bird, and although it doesn't immerse itself in liquid water to warm itself -- like a penguin might, it can float on the water and warm itself that way. As well, when the Skua are in Antarctica, they are breeding, the sun is up 24/7 and the air is warmer than in winter.
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What part of antarctica do skuas come from?
Skuas are sea birds and only visit Antarctica's beaches to breed. There are some skuas that migrate to Antarctica from the Arctic.
Where do Antarctic skuas live?
Skuas do not live in Antarctica, they migrate there to breed on the beaches.
Does Antarctica have seagulls?
No, but you can find gull-like animals there, such as Skuas.
Which animals travel to Antarctica?
Whales, seals, and birds, including penguins and skuas travel to Antarctica to feed and to breed.
What will happen to south polar skuas if tourism becomes bigger in Antarctica?
Skuas are survivors and will not become affected by tourists, except those who illegally leave behind food for them.
Picture of Antarctic skua?
Follow the link, below, to see Cool Antarctica's photos of skuas.
Facts about birds that live in Antarctica?
No birds live in Antarctica. Sea birds, including penguins, skuas, petrels and more, breed on Antarctica's beaches during breeding season.
Types of birds that live in antarctica?
No birds live in Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no food chain there. Sea birds, such as penguins, skuas, terns and more, breed on Antarctica's beaches, and then return to their homes at sea.
What penguins live in antarctica?
Nothing lives in Antarctica. Penguins, skuas and seals and a few other animals come to the continent to breed and fledge their young. Then these animals return to the sea.
What lives in Antarctica besides penguins?
Nothing lives in Antarctica. Penguins, skuas and seals and a few other animals come to the continent to breed and fledge their young. Then these animals return to the sea.
What are skuas babies called?
booglie is what a skuas baby is called!
How many types of animals are in antarctica?
Animals that breed on Antarctica's beaches -- no animals live on the continent -- include sea birds and sea mammals. This list is not comprehensive, but would include penguins, skuas, petrels, and leopard and weddell seals.
