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"Antarctica's cruelest, hardest force wasn't it's weather or it's brutal cold, but the quiet erosion of judgement and reason and sanity, and that it was also the one thing you couldn't possibly defend yourself against."

- Colin O’Brady

©️Genna Roland

❓Did you know❓ Gentoo penguins incubate their eggs for 34-37 days. Their nests typically contain two eggs, laid three days apart by the female of the breeding pair. 🐧

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An Antarctic Ambassador is someone who:
🇦🇶 Loves and respects the region,
🐧 Educates others by sharing their Antarctic experiences,
🇦🇶 Advocates for Antarctica when opportunities arise, and
🐧 Protects the region by making positive changes at home.

©️ @camposmelophoto

Did you know… The term desert includes subtropical, cold winter, coastal and polar deserts, meaning at approximately 5.5million square miles, #Antarctica is the largest desert on Earth!

©️ @the.spinning.compass

Happy #AntarcticaDay! Today, we celebrate the signing of the #AntarcticTreaty. Read our blog for a list of activities to celebrate Antarctica wherever you are: loom.ly/qf7wRwo

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