Dawson-Lambton Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dawson-Lambton Glacier |
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Emperor penguins breed in the IBA
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 Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Coats Land |
| Coordinates | 76°8′S 26°45′W / 76.133°S 26.750°W |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Weddell Sea |
| Status | unknown |
The Dawson-Lambton Glacier is a huge river of ice. It has many deep cracks called crevasses. This glacier flows into the southeastern part of the Weddell Sea. This sea is located near the continent of Antarctica. The glacier was found in January 1915. It was discovered by a British team led by Ernest Shackleton. He named it after Elizabeth Dawson-Lambton. She was a kind person who helped pay for Shackleton's trips.
Why is the Dawson-Lambton Glacier Area Important for Birds?
A special area of ice near the Dawson-Lambton Glacier is very important for birds. This area is about 500 hectares big. It is made of "fast ice," which means ice that is stuck to the land. BirdLife International has named this spot an Important Bird Area (IBA).
Emperor Penguins Call This Place Home
This IBA is a breeding ground for emperor penguins. These amazing birds come here to lay their eggs and raise their young. In 2009, scientists used satellite pictures to count the penguins. They estimated there were about 2,600 emperor penguins living in this colony. This makes the area a vital place for these unique Antarctic birds.
See also
In Spanish: Glaciar Dawson-Lambton para niños
