Antarctica's climate is that of a cold desert. It snows about 7 centimeters throughout the entire year. The average temperature is about -49C. Antarctica collects almost no heat from the sun. This is because there is so much ice and snow on Antarctica's surface that the sun's heat is reflected back into the atmosphere. Antarctica is the last continent that has been explored.
Scientists know less about Antarctica than any other continent.
Their wings resemble flippers and their bodies are covered with short feathers that have downy bases. There are 18 different species of penguins. Penguins are found in the cold ocean waters in the Southern Hemisphere . They can be found in New Zealand, on the Galapagos Islands, as well as on other islands in the Southern Hemisphere. They can also be found on the continents of Africa, Australia and Antarctica.