Arctic Animals Fun Facts
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Arctic animals fun facts. The Arctic tundra and the Alpine tundra. Arctic wolf pups are born in litters of two or three in the months of may and june meaning that the arctic wolf pups are born about a month later than the grey wolf pups. They are able to swim long distances in cold waters and are also fast movers on the land.
Some animals such as the arctic ground squirrel survive the cold season of the arctic by hibernating. Arctic animals fun facts. Polar bears are marine mammals.
These cute-looking marine mammals are actually considered one of the strongest of the arctic animals. During the winter many animals have a white fur or a white plumage to be well camouflaged in the snow. This particular species is only visible in these Arctic regions.
Animals that hibernate have to find a safe shelter for their deep sleep. In winter when more of the ocean freezes over and thick snow covers the land animals and plants have adapted to keep warm and survive. Click the picture to visit our polar bear facts page.
Arctic wolves make their dens close to water so they can easily quench their thirst. During this time the ocean is full of tiny plants and animals called plankton. There are 2 types of tundras.
Animals as large as whales and polar bears come to feed on them. Nearly four million people live in the Arctic. This packet includes a fun fill in the blank fact sheet for 6 different arctic animals polar bears arctic fox seals walrus snowy owl and penguins.