Description

In this December 2023 issue, the Eco Kids are taking the plunge into the coldest and most mysterious ocean on the planet, the Southern Ocean.

But don't be fooled - lurking beneath its immense waves are creatures of all shapes and sizes. From graceful penguins to tiny krill, to the mighty 🐳 whales, the icy ocean waters are teeming with surprises.

Get ready to meet the weird & wonderful creatures: crocodile icefish, sea snails, hairy-chested crabs and more. Why do some grow so huge? There are massive squids, giant sea spiders (as long as an adult's arm!), humongous sponges and scale worms.

Of course, we also need to ask: Is it really safe to bring 21,000 tourists and scientists each year? 🤔 Join the Eco Kids for the great debate!

Plus, our readers can craft their own whale greetings card, stay up-to-date on the latest wildlife news, solve puzzles and laugh along with Amelia the Fox in her comic.

FESTIVE EXTRAS: Whale Greetings Card Papercraft 

Contents

• A Letter From a Crocodile Icefish – Welcome to your new issue
• Southern Ocean Animals – Discover the diverse wildlife beneath the waves!
• Charlie Meets a Wandering Albatross – A long-distance flyer of the avian world
• Antarctic Blue Whale – Saving the biggest animal on Earth
• Off to Antarctica? – Eco Kids debate
• Weddell Seal – Amelia the Fox comic 
• Wonderflul Wales – Amy investigates
• Southern Ocean Weirdness – Simon investigates
• Quiz Planet – Puzzles, games and jokes
• Over to You – Competition winners
• Wildlife news – Rhona and Rusty report
• FESTIVE EXTRAS: Whale Greetings Card papercraft

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