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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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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.