Can you have a dog in Antarctica?
Dogs and sleds are quick, flexible and able to traverse most of the terrain that Antarctica has to offer, there are no roads or even trails in Antarctica due to the ever moving snow and ice. Inevitably in time dogs were replaced by snowmobiles, though this happened rather slowly.
Why are dogs banned from Antarctica?
Sled dogs were used until 1992, when they were banned from Antarctica by the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty over concerns that the dogs might transfer diseases such as canine distemper to the seal population. The dogs were also inadequately fed, and eventually all of the dogs died.
Are there any pets in Antarctica?
But, many people do not know that sled dogs are no longer allowed on the continent. Back in the 1980’s the Environmental Protocol (conservation of Antarctic plants and animals) called for all non-native species, except humans, to be removed from Antarctica. The dogs had to be removed from Antarctica by April of 1994.
What if you are born in Antarctica?
In most countries, citizenship is based on who your parents are. If you are born in a place which is not the home country of your parents, this is not a problem. You will still be a citizen of the same country as your parents. Not many people are born in Antarctica.
Does Antarctica have penguins?
Penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. The greatest concentrations are on Antarctic coasts and sub-Antarctic islands. There are 18 species of penguins, 5 of which live in Antarctica. Another 4 species live on sub-Antarctic islands.
What is the biggest predator in Antarctica?
Leopard seals
What types of plants grow in Antarctica?
Vascular plants include conifers, ferns, and all the flowering plants. There are only two vascular plants that grow in Antarctica and these are found only on the coastal region of the Antarctic Peninsula. They are Antarctic hair grass (Deschampsia antarctica) and Antarctic pearlwort (Colobanthus quitensis).