Author(s): David N. Thomas

Adventure

Imagine trying to get up during 24 hours of darkness in temperatures well below freezing, surrounded by strong winds and isolated for months at a time. Welcome to Antarctica in winter. This timely book explores just how life survives the extreme conditions of one of the most sensitive and inhospitable parts of the planet, which has for centures fascinated scientists, explorers, writers and the general public. Discover how male Emperor penguins use their feet to protect their young; why pulling out an ice core from beneath the Antarctic surface takes minutes in summer but up to five hours in winter; and how the effects of global climate change appear to be having a profound influence on the region. With stunning illustrations throughout, Surviving Antarctica provides an invaluable insight into the lives of those living and working in this hostile environment. First published 2007.