Where in the World? Part Six: The Zooarchaeology of Antarctica - Ep 50

Welcome to the final episode of our miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Antarctica, focusing on the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and domesticated species found throughout the continent. Tune in to learn about exploration expeditions gone wrong and interestingly named Guernsey cattle.Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info.Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code ANIMALS. Click this message for more information.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/50Links Headland, R. (2012). History of exotic terrestrial mammals in Antarctic regions. Polar Record, 48(2), 123-144. Kelly, N. et al. (2012). Strategies to obtain a new circumpolar abundance estimate for Antarctic Blue Whales: survey design and sampling protocols. IWC SC/64/SH10. Senatore, M. X. (2020). Things in Antarctica. An archaeological perspective. The Polar Journal, 10(2), 397-419. Skinner, L. A. (2014). Archaeological excavation and artefact conservation at the Heroic-Era expedition bases, Ross Island, Antarctica. Journal of Glacial Archaeology ISSN (online), 2050, 3407. https://polarjournal.ch/en/2021/06/24/antarctic-explorers-let-sled-dogs-starve/ https://theconversation.com/cows-in-antarctica-how-one-expedition-milked-them-for-all-their-worth-81747 https://www.courthousenews.com/scientists-sound-alarm-on-invasive-species-in-antarctica/ https://www.southpolestation.com/trivia/igy1/garden.html smithsonianmag.com/history/sacrifice-amid-the-ice-facing-facts-on-the-scott-expedition-96367423/ Contact Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.