Antarctica New Zealand and Its Wildlife

Peter BS, the chief executive of Antarctica New Zealand, discusses the agency's role in managing New Zealand's affairs in Antarctica, including Scott Base and scientific programs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how Antarctica is changing due to global climate shifts. Peter shares his personal connection to the topic as a father and highlights the curiosity of emperor penguins, which are part of the agency's logo and often interact with helicopters on the ice.

Who is responsible for managing New Zealand's affairs in Antarctica?

• New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute

• Antarctic Heritage Trust

• New Zealand Antarctic Society

• Antarctica New Zealand

What is one of the main goals of the series mentioned by Peter BS?

• To showcase the beauty of Antarctica

• To promote tourism in Antarctica

• To educate people about the changes in Antarctica

• To document the history of Scott Base

Why is it important for Peter BS to share information about Antarctica with his children?

• To teach them about wildlife photography

• To help them understand the impact of climate change

• Because they are planning a trip to Antarctica

• To encourage them to become scientists

Which animal is featured in the Antarctica New Zealand logo?

• Leopard Seal

• Weddell Seal

• Emperor Penguin

• Adelie Penguin

What characteristic of emperor penguins is highlighted by Peter BS?

• Their ability to fly

• Their diet

• Their swimming speed

• Their curiosity

What do emperor penguins do when helicopters land on the sea ice?

• They attack the helicopters

• They ignore the helicopters

• They try to fly away

• They befriend the helicopters

What challenge is faced when emperor penguins approach helicopters?

• They scare away other wildlife

• They make it difficult to start the helicopters

• They damage the helicopters

• They block the view of the pilots

What is the main reason emperor penguins are interested in helicopters?

• They are looking for food

• They are curious by nature

• They want to escape predators

• They are attracted to the noise