Antarctic Adventures Crossword Puzzle

Antarctic Geography

• Vostok is a hidden freshwater lake under the ice sheets of Antarctica.
• Amundsen-Scott is the scientific station built exactly on the South Pole.
• Lambert-Fisher is the highest mountain in Antarctica.
• The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest ice shelf that stretches out from Antarctica's main landmass.
• Erebus is the southernmost active volcano in the world, located in Antarctica.

Antarctic Wildlife

• Albatrosses are the most spectacular gliders among all birds, with a wingspan of 11 feet, the longest for any bird.
• Leopard seals are known for their ferocity, hunting fish, squids, penguins, and even other seals with their powerful jaws and long fangs.
• Sheathbills are named for the rough, horny sheath around the base of their bill, protecting their nostrils, and are found around the borders of Antarctica.
• Adelie penguins are distinguished by their black and white plumage, as well as a thin ring of white feathers around each eye.
• Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest species in the dolphin family, moving in pods of forty individuals, hunting in groups, and feeding on sea and even whales.
• Krill play an important role in the marine food chain in the Antarctic waters, serving as the main prey for penguins, whales, and fishes in the region.