Long Distance Drone Captures Chilling Footage From Beyond the Ice Wall of Antarctica!

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Long Distance Drone Captures Chilling Footage From Beyond the Ice Wall of Antarctica!

Antarctica is unlike any other place on Earth. It's a cold, icy land without native land mammals, reptiles, or amphibians. No trees or flowering plants can survive its severe climate. Yet, life finds a way to survive. The ice here acts like a time capsule, preserving stories from ancient creatures and past climate changes.

One amazing discovery in Antarctica is the seals. Often called the "pups of the ocean," these creatures look unassuming but are incredibly skilled at surviving. Weddell seals, for example, are perfectly adapted to the freezing conditions. They can dive over 2,000 feet into the ocean and hold their breath for more than an hour. But that's not all. Recent studies show that these seals have a sharp sense of smell. They use it to find breathing holes in thick ice and detect predators and prey, even in the dark polar winter.

But this wasn't the only surprising find. Scientists also discovered the remains of a giant bird that once flew over this icy land. This ancient bird suggests that Antarctica was once a very different place—possibly warmer and full of life.
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