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What Animals Live in Antarctica?
Sub-zero temperatures, months of darkness and some of the strongest winds on Earth. How does life survive in this vast …
Do puffins live in the Arctic?
Puffins live in the Arctic. They can be found around sea cliffs and tundra-carpeted coastlines from Iceland to Greenland, Norway, …
How can we help endangered penguins in Antarctica?
As a group, penguins are one of the two most threatened seabird species in the world. According to Birdlife International, …
Are seals endangered in Antarctica?
All six seal species’ found living in Antarctica are classified as ‘least concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of …
Are there polar bears in Antarctica? No – find out why.
Do polar bears live in Antarctica? Polar bears live in the Arctic, but not Antarctica. Down south in Antarctica you’ll …
Antarctica in March: Why I like Antarctic trips in March
March is ‘late-season’ for voyages to Antarctica: night times grow out of the endless summer days; the air freshens; dustings …
Hookpod launches Kickstarter campaign
The Hookpod is a new fisheries invention that’s small in size, big in innovation and has huge implications for saving …
King Penguin Fun Facts & Information
On an adventure to Antarctica and the Subantarctic islands with Aurora Expeditions, there is one animal that almost everyone wants …
Spitsbergen birdlife to spot on your Arctic cruise
The isle of Spitsbergen in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is one of our favourite destinations, with jaw-dropping landscapes and …
World Wildlife Day – Our Top 5 Polar Animals
Every year on March 3, it’s World Wildlife Day! This is a time when we are all encouraged to celebrate …
Aurora Expeditions Acknowledge The World’s Endangered Species List
On Friday 20 May 2016, the world takes time to acknowledge the planet’s endangered species of wild animals, and many …
Antarctic Penguins
It’s time to refresh your penguin knowledge! Of all Antarctica’s resident animals, penguins are some of the most iconic and …
Encountering The Patagonian Wildlife
For nature lovers, the vast landscape of Patagonia is a veritable treat, with the fertile plains (pampas), glistening lakes and …
Some Fun Facts About Iguanas (Land And Marine)
In the Galápagos islands, you’ll likely find many iguanas during your explorations. There are four main species – three live on land …
Atlantic Puffin Facts & Information Guide
When you head into the waters of the North Sea on board Aurora Expeditions’ Wild Scotland tour, prepare to have …
Arctic Fox Facts & Information Guide
During your shore excursions in the Arctic, via the Polar Pioneer, you may want to keep your eye out for a …
Wildlife Fact File: Frigatebirds Of The Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands, scattered in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 kilometres from the shores of Ecuador, are home to some …
Wandering Albatross Facts & Information
Standing on the deck of the Greg Mortimer in Antarctica, there’s a good chance that you’ll experience bracing polar winds …
New Fur Seals And Sea Lions Book Released By Dr Roger Kirkwood
Exciting news from expedition leader and naturalist Dr Roger Kirkwood, who has just had a book published. Roger’s life passion …
5 Amazing Animals That Should Be At The Olympics
Here at Aurora Expeditions, we have a huge amount of respect for animals and the role they play in the …
Top 5 Reasons To Include South Georgia On Your Antarctic Expedition
Unknown to most, the Antarctic region stretches wider than its mainland and actually includes a number of island chains dotted …
Svalbard Reindeer Facts & Information
If you have booked your trip on board one of Aurora Expeditions’ cruises to the Arctic Circle, you may begin …
Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?
The Arctic is a bird-lover’s paradise. The bird cliffs of Iceland and Norway are some of the busiest, most bustling …
Antarctic Seasons By Month: A Guide To The Wilderness
In Australia, our seasons are pretty well defined. During the summer, the soaring temperatures make for great beach weather, while …
