Jessica Farrer–a marine biologist who serves as Research Director at The Whale Museum, and part of the team of scientists ...

Although the continent of Antarctica is usually described as a hostile, frozen wilderness, surprisingly unique animals exist that have adapted to its extreme conditions. Indeed, although this is a ...

The skull exhibits a long, pointed beak and a brain shape unique among all known birds previously discovered from the ...

A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end ...

In the frozen world of Antarctica, one tiny insect has mastered the art of survival. The Antarctic midge, the only insect ...

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

During the late Cretaceou period, the landmass that is now Antarctica would have been more like a temperate rainforest, capable of supporting all forms of life. And, maybe most importantly ...

Antarctica. This positive result was obtained in 42 animals, including 28 carcasses of species such as crabeater seals, skuas ...