summer approaches back to the highly productive waters around Antarctica. Some species like the Antarctic Minke whales and Killer whales are thought to spend winter in Antarctica; there are areas within the ice called polynyas that stay open because of the currents under the ice. They live in these actually quite large areas of open water, which is pretty amazing! Question from: Lachlan to: Someone else dated: 23 Feb Question: Hi Could you please take your time to answer my quest. What is the rarest creature you have seen? Thanks Lachlan Answer: Dear Lachlan -- the rarest creature I have seen is the Campbell Island Flightless Teal. This is the rarest duck in the world and only lives on Campbell Island. It has really benefitted from the removal of rats and cats from this island. Rodney Russ Expedition Leader. P.S from Floyd: It was widely thought this duck was extinct until Rodney found one in 1975, what a legend! Question from: Dionne Niha to: A scientist dated: 23 Feb Question: Hello Paul Bonetti This is Dionne Niha typing a question from Whangarei Hora Hora Primary School. Mrs Reeves teachers me and the rest of our class Room 19. What I would like to ask is... Has the boat ever had to turn around because somebody has wanted to go back home? Answer: Hi there Doinne, everyone has been having a great time and no one has asked to go home yet! Question from: Kauri Class to: Te Radar dated: 23