Chapter V

Antarctica Wildlife

13 entriesRevised 1 Jun 2026

Emperor penguin adult with a chick in Antarctica

Start here · Entry 1 Antarctica Wildlife: Penguins, Whales, Seals & More (2026 Guide) A complete field guide to Antarctica wildlife: every penguin, whale, seal and seabird you'll see, where and when to find them, and how to watch responsibly. 28 min · Revised Jun 2026

Gentoo penguin with orange beak standing on rocks in Antarctica

Antarctica Penguins: A Complete Species GuideA field guide to the antarctica penguins you will meet on an expedition: how to identify gentoo, Adelie, chinstrap, emperor and king penguins, and where and when to see them.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Adult emperor penguins with moulting chicks on the Antarctic ice

Emperor Penguins Antarctica: Where & When to See ThemHow and where to see the emperor penguins Antarctica is famous for, from the Snow Hill colony to the Ross Sea, plus timing, costs and booking tips.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Humpback whale raising its tail fluke in Antarctic waters

Antarctica Whales: A Complete Species & Watching GuideA guide to antarctica whales: the humpback, minke, fin, blue, sperm whales and orcas of the Southern Ocean, where and when to see them, and how to watch responsibly.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Weddell seal resting on sea ice in Antarctica

Antarctica Seals: A Complete Guide to All 6 SpeciesA field guide to antarctica seals: how to identify the crabeater, Weddell, leopard, Ross, elephant and fur seals, where to see them and how they survive the cold.13 min · Revised Jun 2026

A leopard seal hauled out on an ice floe in Antarctica

Leopard Seals: Antarctica’s Apex PredatorEverything about the leopard seal, Antarctica's apex predator: size, diet, how it hunts penguins, whether it is dangerous to humans, and where and when to see one.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Wandering albatross gliding over the Southern Ocean

Antarctica Birds: Seabirds & Albatross GuideA guide to antarctica birds beyond the penguins: albatrosses, petrels, skuas, the snowy sheathbill and blue-eyed shag, with tips on identifying and photographing them.14 min · Revised Jun 2026