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Where do penguins live?
All penguin species are restricted to the Southern Hemisphere, but the greatest numerical concentrations are on Antarctic coasts and sub-Antarctic islands. Reference: http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/About_Antarctica/Wildlife/Birds/
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Surprising difference in animal life between the Artic and Antarctic
The polar bears live only in the Arctic at the North Pole and penguins live only in the Antarctic at the South Pole. Reference:
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Fun fact about the arctic and Antarctic
The Antarctic (South) is a continent surrounded by ocean while the Arctic (North) is an ocean surrounded by continents. Reference:
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Is Antarctica completely frozen?
Antarctica is the 5th largest continent and approximately 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice which averages 1 mile in thickness. Predictions on when global warming will lead to ice-less polar regions ranges from 2012-2050. Scientists agree it's not a matter of if, but when. Reference:
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