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The Arctic

Arctic Theme Page Information on the Northern Lights, native Arctic peoples, archaeology, and more. Includes a North Pole webcam.

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Overview of this U.S. refuge, including area wildlife, history, culture, and a map of seismic trails.

All Things Arctic Information on global warming, Arctic endangered species, impact of tourism on the Arctic, and more, from a travel outfitter specializing in Arctic trips.

Foto Search More than a thousand photographs of Arctic landscapes, peoples, wildlife, and more.

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Antarctica

Antarctica Online Events and celebrations in McMurdo, Antarctica, including the Flag-Tying Party, Icestock, and the Penguin Bowl.

BBC News History, climate, wildlife, and exploration of Antarctica.

Antarctic Connection News and current events in Antarctica.

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