#Nature

Find out how Penguin Watch is using the latest technology to help count (and watch) the penguins of Antarctica.

Although Grytviken sounds Scandinavian, it’s actually British and part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The settlement of Grytviken is located on the remote island of South Georgia, next to an idyllic harbour. Here are seven facts about this distinctive settlement.

Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of the 17 species of penguins in the world, only seven can actually be found in Antarctica itself. Learn more about the penguins of Antarctica!

See an astonishing array of wildlife along the diverse Pacific Coast of South America, from equatorial rainforests and isolated islands down to the fjords and glaciers of Patagonia.

Located off the Antarctic Peninsula’s coast, Port Lockroy is a natural harbour with two ship visits per day during summer, making it Antarctica’s single most visited site.

Penguins, seals, and whales are just some animals that can be found on the Falkland Islands. With 219 native animal species and 175 plants, every visit is a chance to encounter an animal you've never seen before. Keep reading to find out more about these amazing creatures and the best time to visit.