Highly site-faithful, often returning to the exact same nesting spot year after year

A master of living under the ice, and a haunting singer in one of the world’s coldest wildernesses

Their misleading name comes from early explorers who mistakenly thought they fed on crabs

When faced with hard-shelled prey, this gull simply flies up and drops it onto rocks — no tools, no problem

Has one of the warmest fur of any mammal

Well-adapted to the cold Arctic climate and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F)

With their stately waddle and regal demeanor, they are the undisputed monarchs of the Antarctic ice

Often called the “sea panda” of the southern seas

The penguin with a cool tiara

The most grumpy penguin with a helmet and a chinstrap!

Bushy tailed fastest diving penguin

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

These mighty birds have the longest wingspan, second only to wandering albatrosses

The humongous bird with the largest wing span of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) – seems straight out of a fantasy movie

This bird can give any cross-country runner a run for their money

Famous for chasing other seabirds until they drop or cough up their food

The ends of the mouth are permanently curled upwards that look like a smile or a menacing grin

The largest member of the order Carnivora, adult males, can be six times larger than polar bears!

Once nearly wiped out, it now thrives in great numbers

Most common of right whales, cruising the southern oceans