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Welcome!Welcome!
Let’s Take a Trip to the Arctic!Stephanie Villanueva
April 1, 2011Click here to begin!
Let’s Take a Trip to the Arctic!Stephanie Villanueva
April 1, 2011Click here to begin!
The Arctic
Hi! I’m Sam the Seal. I will be taking
you through this fascinating part of
our world. Let’s see all there is to
discover!
This cold, wintery wonderland is filled with
many creatures that call it home.
First, Where exactly is the Arctic?
Click Sam the Seal to find out!
The Arctic is located at the very top of the Earth (North Pole). Notice, it’s
all white because it is extremely cold and contains lots ice and snow. All the animals that are found in the Arctic adapt to the cold in order to
live.
Did you know?
Some days out of the year, the sun cannot be seen in
the Arctic.
The Arctic is considered a tundra because no trees can be found in
the Arctic.
The Arctic is considered a tundra because no trees can be found in
the Arctic.
Click to see what animals can be
found in the Arctic!
Do you know which baby animal is this?
It’s a baby Polar Bear called a cub.
Did you know?
Polar Bears can grow up to
weigh more than 1,000 pounds!
Polar Bears also hunt other animals for food such as fish and seals.
What type of eaters are they?
Herbivores or Carnivores
Polar Bears also hunt other animals for food such as fish and seals.
What type of eaters are they?
Herbivores or Carnivores
Carnivores! Because they eat meat.
Carnivores! Because they eat meat.
This also means they are predators.
Let’s see what animal is next!
This animal use their white coats as camouflage to blend in with the snow to hunt for its food and to hide from
predators.
Do you know what animal this is?
An Arctic Fox! Did you know?
Arctic foxes live in burrows, and in
a blizzard they may tunnel into
the snow to create shelter.
This animal also uses camouflage to hind from predators like the Arctic Fox.
Does it look like an animal you have
seen before?
It’s an Arctic Hare! They are part of the rabbit family. They also
hop on their hind legs like a kangaroo.
Did you know?
Arctic Hares live in groups of 20 to
300 animals!
Birds in the Arctic
There are many birds that live in
the arctic for most of the year. Let’s
meet a couple.
This is a snowy owl. They are
able to live in the arctic year round.
They hunt squirrels,
lemmings, and other small
creatures for food.
This bird is called the Arctic Tern. Arctic terns
hardly ever land. They eat while flying most
of the time and when terns eat insects they
catch them "on the wing". This means they catch
them while flying.
In the Arctic Ocean
This is where I live. Let’s
see my family and a few
other animals that live in the arctic waters. *The smallest of the five oceans of the world*More fish live along the edges of the Arctic Ocean than anywhere else on the Earth*Its average winter temperature is minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit
Mother and Baby Harp Seal
Seals are carnivores and live in groups called
colonies.
I was born with white fur, but
when I get older, my coat will turn dark
like my mother’s.
Narwhal Whales
Narwhal means “corpse whale” because it often swims belly up, laying motionless for several minutes
Did you know?
Their ivory
tusks can reach nine
feet in size!
The Walrus*Walrus have blubber under their skin that help protect them from the cold waters*Walrus walk on all four fins*All walrus have two long ivory tusks
Did you know?
Walrus, Sea lions and Seals are considered
Pinnipeds.
Pinni means wing or fin and pedis means
foot.
Can you hear the walrus grunt?
You have completed our trip through the
Arctic!We discovered many new
facts about the Arctic and its animals. Great Job!
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http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0139-arctic-ocean.php
http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
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http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
If you want to discover even more about the Arctic and animals around the world, check out
these websites below.
See you on our next adventure!
Goodbye! See you
later.
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