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The Unique Antarctic Tundra: A Frozen Landscape with a Warm Past

The Antarctic tundra, found exclusively in Antarctica, is predominantly covered by a thick, permanent ice cap nearly five kilometers deep. Contrary to its current barren state, this region once had a temperate climate, evidenced by fossilized plants, reptiles, and marsupials. The Antarctic Peninsula, also known as Marielandia, showcases the mildest climate in the region, supporting two vascular plant species. This area is home to abundant wildlife, including penguins, seabirds, and seals, highlighting the stark contrast between its past and present environmental conditions.

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The Unique Antarctic Tundra: A Frozen Landscape with a Warm Past

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  1. Bing Search The Antarctic tundra is only found in Antarctica and most of it is covered in a permanent ice cap almost five kilometers thick. It was not always a barren and frozen land. Fossil plants, reptiles, and marsupials are same species found there which indicates that Antarctica climate was once temperate. The mildest climate, Antarctic Peninsula, or Marielandia, and only two vascular plants grow here. It is here that such wildlife as penguins, flying seabirds, and seals are most plentiful. Steward

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