The polar continent of Antarctica is a fascinating place. It's captivated human imagination for centuries, and though modern scientists and tourists have taken the place of frost-bitten explorers of ages past, there's still much to learn about the globe's southern cap. One of the more intriguing features is that, due to the harsh weather conditions in Antarctica, bones and animal remains, either washed ashore or deposited by glacial changes, are remarkably well-preserved. Check out these eerie images from the islands of Antarctica for a taste.
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