Images Dated 12th October 2010

Pogonophryne scotti

Fish specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological and zoological specimens. The fish Pogonophryne scotti was discovered by the Terra Nova expedition and named in honour of Scott. Pogonophryne scotti is relatively common in Antarctic waters and occurs at depths down to 1, 000 metres. Date: 1910

© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum

Southern pigfish, Congiopodus leucopaecilus (originally Agri

This fish specimen was collected by Ross expedition to Antarctica with HMS Erebus and Terror, 1839�. Antarctic expeditions such as Ross studied the marine life throughout the journey, not just in Antarctica. Ross expedition discovered the southern pigfish, a new fish species found in the waters around Australia and New Zealand

© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum

Humboldt penguins are seen at Isla de Asia

Humboldt penguins are seen at Isla de Asia, a guano island some 100 km (62 miles) south of Lima, October 10, 2010. During some periods of the year, the island is inhabited by 100,000 guano birds, including pelicans, Peruvian Boobies and Guanay Cormorants. Picture taken October 10, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil (PERU - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E6AC12JK01