Friday, January 28, 2011

I'm in trouble...

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Peng Pal is very curious about what is happening in Antarctica which is why he never misses Peter Rejcek's articles in The Anatarctic Sun.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Rock 'n' Roll Peng Pal

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Adelie Penguins...Nature's Little Rock Stars!!
This comic was inspired by Cheryl Leonard's field recording of the Adelie Penguins on Torgerson Island.

Monday, February 15, 2010

The Bucket Heads

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This comic was inspired by Anna McKee  and Thomas Bauska who both discuss their adventures in "Snow School" on their blogs. It looks like everyone always has fun at "Happy Camper School" as Thomas calls it while still well aware of the serious ramifications for not knowing basic survivor skills in the harsh Antarctic environment.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

GOT KRILL?


Peng Pal and his friends just can't get enough of these delicious shrimp like invertebrates.
For more information about the role of krill in the marine food web please check out the article that inspired the comic.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Peng Pal Strikes a Pose in "BIG RED"


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Putting on "Big Red" seems to be a defining moment for many travellers to Antarctica.
The large red parkas are distributed at the US Government's CDC or "Clothing Distribution Center" in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Weather Balloon


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Heidi Roop's weather balloon video inspired this comic. Heidi is working as a science technician at the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide and is one ot the Antarctic correspondents for Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists where you can check out her personal blog.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Tiny Bubbles!!


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This comic was inspired by Anna Mckee's photo entry on her blog titled "Gas bubbles in small section of ice core". Anna is a visual artist from Seattle WA who is in Antarctica to document the WAIS Divide Ice Core Project with support from the National Science Foundation Artists and Writers Program.