Antarctica

Three emperor penguins stand on an ice sheet in Antarctica

Notes from the field: Emperor penguins

Life among Antarctica’s emperor penguins is challenging but hugely rewarding for ornithologist Jimmy Allain, who says the more we study these majestic birds, the better we can protect them

Antarctica / Climate / Conservation heroes / Habitats and species / Polar
An Antarctic fur seal sits on a rocky beach

Notes from the field: Antarctic seals

How do you survey sleeping seals? Very carefully, reports polar scientist Prem Gill

Antarctica / Climate / Conservation heroes / Habitats and species / Polar