The wingless midge , a type of fly, is the continent's largest insect. Lice, mites and ticks live in the fur or feathers of animals to avoid freezing to death. This is the most common animal of the ocean. It is small and looks like a shrimp. Krill is an important food source for the Antarctic animals, such as whales, seals and penguins.
Penguins are the animals most people think of when they think of Antarctica.
They are birds, but they cannot fly. They are excellent swimmers and divers. These penguins are the most common. They build their nests along the coast of Antarctica and are very playful. The female lays her egg on the ice and the male rests the egg on his feet and keeps the egg warm.