The North and South Poles host unique animals adapted to extreme conditions. In the Arctic (North Pole), prominent species include polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, and various seabirds like puffins and gulls. The marine environment supports whales and walruses. The Antarctic (South Pole) is less diverse but home to emperor and Adélie penguins, seals like the Weddell and leopard seals, and numerous seabirds such as petrels. Both poles' animals have evolved to withstand harsh climates, with insulating blubber, specialized feeding strategies, and behaviors that ensure survival in the icy, remote environments they inhabit.