Of the 6 penguin species that reside in the Antarctic only two can truly claim the continent as their homeland – emperors and Adélies. Unlike other penguins, emperor penguins are dependent on stable sea ice that is firmly attached to the shore (‘land-fast’ ice) for the majority of the year, from April through to January. Once they arrive at their chosen breeding site, penguins lay eggs in the Antarctic winter from May to June. Eggs hatch after 65 days, but chicks do not fledge until summer, between December and January. It is this dependence on sea ice that has left them so highly vulnerable in recent years.
2023 sees the 60th Anniversary of the first British Antarctic Territory stamps. Until 2022 all of the issues had featured either the Queen’s portrait or Royal Cypher. 2023 sees the first issues to be released featuring the new King Charles III Portrait.
UKAHT protects and preserves sites and artefacts of international significance across the Antarctic peninsula. Our aim is to make our shared Antarctic heritage accessible to all, whether from the sofa or the ship. We want audiences across the world to be able to discover these charismatic sites and their remarkable stories. Through this, we hope that people will develop a deeper appreciation for this extraordinary continent.
Of the 6 penguin species that reside in the Antarctic only two can truly claim the continent as their homeland – emperors and Adélies. Unlike other penguins, emperor penguins are dependent on stable sea ice that is firmly attached to the shore (‘land-fast’ ice) for the majority of the year, from April through to January. Once they arrive at their chosen breeding site, penguins lay eggs in the Antarctic winter from May to June. Eggs hatch after 65 days, but chicks do not fledge until summer, between December and January. It is this dependence on sea ice that has left them so highly vulnerable in recent years.
2023 sees the 60th Anniversary of the first British Antarctic Territory stamps. Until 2022 all of the issues had featured either the Queen’s portrait or Royal Cypher. 2023 sees the first issues to be released featuring the new King Charles III Portrait.
UKAHT protects and preserves sites and artefacts of international significance across the Antarctic peninsula. Our aim is to make our shared Antarctic heritage accessible to all, whether from the sofa or the ship. We want audiences across the world to be able to discover these charismatic sites and their remarkable stories. Through this, we hope that people will develop a deeper appreciation for this extraordinary continent.
Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) is pleased to announce details of its Christmas arrangements for 2023. Details include last recommended posting dates, opening and closing times, and collection and delivery times across its services for the festive period.
