The first animal discovered at the South Pole was a small wingless midge, a type of fly, in the 1980s. Research conducted in Antarctica has since revealed a diverse range of microscopic organisms and simple invertebrates that have adapted to extreme cold conditions.
According to the history books, it was the North Pole in 1909, with the South Pole following 2 years later. But, seeing the considerable doubt that has been uncovered about Peary's claim to the North Pole, there may have to be a revision.
Sir James Clark Ross was the first British person to the south pole.
Robert Edwin Peary was an American explorer who is known for leading the first expedition to reach the geographic North Pole in 1909. Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, beating rival explorer Robert Falcon Scott.
The first country to experience a hole in the ozone layer was Antarctica. The ozone hole was first discovered in the 1980s over the South Pole.
Norway was the first Scandinavian country to fly its flag at the South Pole. Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, led the first successful expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911.
According to the history books, it was the North Pole in 1909, with the South Pole following 2 years later. But, seeing the considerable doubt that has been uncovered about Peary's claim to the North Pole, there may have to be a revision.
No one that we know of. There were famous first expeditions to the North Pole OR the South Pole, and famous first trips around the world. But no-one ever had the idea that anything of interest could be discovered by travelling from the North Pole to the South Pole
There are no plants at the south pole.
Christopher Columbus discovered that the Scandinavian vikings had discovered America first because they were on there way to find the poles. (north pole and south pole)
Amundsen discovered the south pole.
The only animal you will find at the South Pole is a human animal, living and working there in support of science.
Roald Amundsen.
Humans are.
None. The South Pole is too cold for animal life. No animals live there.
Amundsen and his team were first to sail between Greenland and Alaska by way of the Northwest Passage. Years later, he also lead the team to be the first humans to set foot at the South Pole.
No. There is no animal life on Antarctica -- where you'll find the South Pole, nor is there a food chain there.
Rhoald Amundsen discovered the south pole!!