Chapter V

Antarctica Wildlife

13 entriesRevised 1 Jun 2026

Antarctic Type C killer whales surfacing together in pack ice

Orcas in Antarctica: Killer Whale Ecotypes GuideA guide to orcas in Antarctica: the killer whale ecotypes, the astonishing wave-washing hunt, where and when to see them, and why they rule the Southern Ocean.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

Antarctic krill, the small shrimp-like crustacean at the base of the food web

Antarctic Krill & the Antarctic Food WebWhy antarctic krill is the keystone of the Southern Ocean: what it is, who eats it, its role in carbon storage, the fishery that targets it, and the climate threat.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

A group of penguins on ice with an Antarctic glacier behind

Where to See Wildlife in Antarctica: Region GuideA region-by-region guide to where to see wildlife in Antarctica: the Peninsula, Weddell Sea, South Georgia, the Falklands and the Drake Passage, and what to expect at each.13 min · Revised Jun 2026

Gentoo penguin with orange beak standing on rocks in Antarctica

Animals in Antarctica: The Complete ListA complete list of the animals in Antarctica: penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, fish, krill and the tiny land invertebrates, plus the creatures that are absent.14 min · Revised Jun 2026

A group of penguins on ice with an Antarctic glacier behind

Are There Polar Bears in Antarctica?Are there polar bears in Antarctica? No - and the reasons why, from evolution and geography to the Greek roots of the name, reveal how different the two poles are.13 min · Revised Jun 2026

Gentoo penguin with orange beak standing on rocks in Antarctica

Antarctica Wildlife Rules & Viewing EtiquetteThe antarctica wildlife rules every visitor should know: minimum distances from penguins, seals and whales, biosecurity, drone bans and leave-no-trace etiquette.13 min · Revised Jun 2026