Antarctica is covered by an icecap formed by the compiling of packed snow and ice. Most of the animals of this region live in its surrounding ocean. They nest on land and spend their time diving for their food. The Albatross, Gulls, Skuas, and Terns are some of the birds you will find there. There are only a few insects and animals that actually live on the mainland.
Most animals live on the edge and in the water surrounding the continent.
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.