There are 18 countries who regularly send scientists and researchers to the various stations on the continent.
Antarctica is the driest continent. It is an icy desert with barely any rainfall throughout the year. It also is the windiest place on the planet. The wind-speed is as fast as a Formula 1 race car can drive - more than 350 kilometers per hour/218 miles per hour have been measured. Just a few species are living on the Antarctic continent. Whales, and seals live in the Southern Ocean and the Emperor penguins are the only penguin species breeding on Antarctica. Antarctica holds more than 90% of the world's ice and more than 90% of our planet's fresh water. Click link for more facts and pictures about Antarctica. Nat Geo Kids Antarctica destination World. Games Waddle, Waddle (Hokey Pokey tune) You put your right flipper in, you take your right flipper out, You put your right flipper in and you flip it up and down. You do the Waddle, Waddle and you turn yourself around, Tha’t what it’s all about. More: Left flipper (flip up and down), Peck (shake it right and left), R/L Foot (tap up and down), whole self (shake it all about) More Penguin Activities |