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An image of a leopard seal with the words 'Antarctica photo gallery' written on it. Photo from iStockphoto.com.
  • Two penguins on a rocky landscape. Photo: Tanya Patrick/CSIRO/AAD.

    Despite being very cold, very dry and dark for six months of the year, Antarctica is home to some amazing wildlife. See some fascinating photos and learn a bit more about them in this photo gallery.

  • Ice crystals formed on a flat surface. Photo from www.sxc.hu.

    Ice is just frozen water - but it can hold clues to the history of the Earth and has some very special properties. See some fascinating images of ice and learn some icy facts in this photo gallery.