Renowned for being the longest and most intense expeditions of all, journeys to East Antarctica and the Ross Sea depart from Australia and New Zealand just a handful of times, every southern summer.These hard-core odysseys explore the least visited, wildest and historically significant region of the
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UPDATED APRIL 2023In the dramatic and imposing frozen frontier of the Arctic, wildlife happily thrives. Come and meet the Arctic animals: a group of hardy creatures who call the Far North home.The sensory overload of an Arctic expedition begins even before you get anywhere near the region. The furth
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The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American bird that belongs to the New World vulture family Cathartidae, and is the only living member of the genus Vultur. Although it’s numbers are dwindling in the country, the Andean Condor is actually the national animal of Colombia. Despite its enor
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There are 17 penguin species on the planet, all of which are confined to the Southern Hemisphere (with the possible exception of the Galapagos Penguin, which lives on the equator).The list has been broken into three distinct regions:1. Antarctica and sub-Antarctica Penguins (8 species).2. New Zealan
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Looking for wandering albatross fun facts? They’re truly one of the giants of the avian world and incredibly fascinating, so you’re right to be curious! A truly majestic bird to witness in flight, a sighting can certainly be an incredible part of your Antarctic expedition cruise. Should you be lucky
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