Who lves in Antarctica?

Answer 1

There is nothing that lives permanently on the Antarctic continent itself by way of animal life. There are no land animals that are mammals, nor any reptiles or amphibians native to Antarctica. The continent is too cold to support animal life.

However, whales, seals, birds, fish, squid, salps (tunicates), penguins and shrimp live in the waters around Antarctica. Birds can be found at the edges of continent for the duration of the breeding season, on the ice and in the rocks. These include penguins, skuas, petrels and more.

Because baby birds are a food source, some seals also gather on ice floes near the coastline during their breeding season.

There are some species of Spiders, mites, beetles, flies, mollusks and earthworms, but most of these are restricted to Sub-Antarctic islands north of the continent.

Plant life on and around Antarctica is restricted to bryophytes (mosses and liverworts),200 species of lichen, over 600 species of algae (most of which are phytoplankton), seaweed, pearl-wort and hair grass.

There are also no human populations native to the Antarctic continent. While scientists visit for varying periods of time, and tourists also make short forays to Antarctica, the Antarctic Treaty precludes any country from making permanent claim to the continent.

In the past, life on Antarctica was more diverse. Fossil research indicates that trees similar to those now found in tropical areas once lived in Antarctica. What is interesting is that fossil leaves of these trees indicate they were deciduous, yet the wood fossils themselves indicate they were evergreen. There is also evidence of long-necked sauropod dinosaurs, as well as many other organisms.

Answer 2

Nobody really lives on Antarctica, as it is too cold and buildings cant be built. But it apparently has a population of 200 people (eskimos) and scientists often travel out there for research.

Another Answer

There is no native or permanent population on Antarctica. All land south of 60 degrees S on Earth is preserved for the scientific study of the health of the planet. Research stations supported by many nation-states host scientists and workers temporarily while they collect earth-health related data.

Naturally, it's too cold and there is no food chain there, so no animals live on the continent. Sea birds and sea animals, however, do breed on Antarctica's beaches.

Answer 3

The permanent population of Antarctica is 0. In other words, no one lives in the Antarctic. However, there are some non-permanent residents and this number totals to 1,000 - 5,000. Non-permanent residents include researchers, scientists, and field workers. There are also some tourists (45000 per year).

Answer 4

The most common animals living on Antarctica are seals and penguins.

Answer 5

Nothing on top but no one knows what lives under the ice.

Answer 6

no body lives there i mean Scientist go there on expeditions but there is no town there or established town its to frigid

Answer 7

Whales and seals. Also penguins and skuas (birds of course). Not many animals live in the Antarctica because the winters are too brutal for most to survive.

Answer 8

The Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica is vibrant with marine life, including krill, fish, whales, seals and marine birds. It is the most protein-rich salt water on earth.