Antarctica
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- Antarctica is the world's coldest continent. And that's no wonder - 98% of Antarctica is covered by a thick layer of ice!
- Antarctica is the 5th biggest continent and is considered a desert because it rarely rains. This might surprise us, because when we think of deserts we usually imagine sand, sun and camels!
- Antarctica is too cold and windy to support humans, so no humans live there.
Which animals are native to antarctica?
Most animals native to Antarctica live in the cold oceans that surround the continent. Some of these animals are displayed below.
