Wildlife

 

Although the continent of Antarctica is rather isolated, there are some species of creatures that make there home here.  Seals, penguins, and skua birds are among the most common animals spotted at McMurdo.

More images will be added as animals make their way south and are sighted.

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Antarctic Cod

Seal Herd

Tanning Seal

Icefish

Another Seal Herd

Starfish

Adelie Penguin

Penguin Rookery