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BLUEWHALES Southern hemisphere ‘true’ blue whales were reduced from around 225,000 pre-exploitation to probably less than 2,000 now and are classified as endangered. They are one of the fussiest eaters in the Antarctic, usually eating only Antarctic Krill. Oe oe name ‘sperm’ comes from the liquid wax called spermaceti located in the whale's head. This substance was once used in lubricants, oil SOUTH AFRICA lamps and candles. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whale : and can be found anywhere in the open ocean. x EEE Minke whales grow to nearly 9m long and are about MADAGASCAR 10 tonnes in weight. They are also very inquisitive animals and are often seen approaching ships. ae Wea_umpbadis are one of the most active whales, they frequently breach, slapping their tails and ~~ 9 Heard island fins on the water surface. They also have the s. longest annual migration of all mammals. aos Orca whales are found almost everywhere throughout the earth's oceans. They catch single prey, ranging “ from fish, squid, penguins, seals, dolphins, porpoises and even whales. MACARONIFENGUBS Macaroni penguins are mostly INDIAN OCEAN = foundonthe Sub Antarctic Islands. Their longevity is not well known, but ae estimated at 20 years or more. =, KING PENGUINS f King penguins are the second 2] ‘ largest penguin, standing 85—95cm tall. They typically breed in 2 years out of 3, they have no nests and their eggs are incubated on the adults’ feet. ANTARCTICA EMFERORFENGUBS At 1.1m tall, the emperor penguin towers above any other living penguin on Earth — They are mainly found on the Antarctic mainland and are also the only species to fe aa breedin the winter months. WORK ee eampoet 9 Macquaire Island 09 mi Auckland Islands AUSTRALIA (ry ROOMOFPERFENGUIS Pe i a Their eyes are red and at SOcm are considerably ry shorter than other penguin species. They often burst from the water and land with a belly flop. 7 Royal penguins get their name from the yellow crest on their TASMAN SEA NEW ZEALAND heads. The only place in the world that they breed is Macquarie Island whichis also home to its largest colony. ROSSSALS By far the hardest sealto see, the Ross seal lives almost exclusively in heavy pack ice in East Antarctica. They are solitary animals and their prey, mainly squid and fish, are caught in midwater at depths below the packice. SUBANTARCTCSUA They can be found on the Sub Antarctic Islands off the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America, Their estimated lifespan is approximately 11 years.
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