Arctic animals are some of the most interesting creatures on Earth. Here are ten funny facts about them that you may not know!
Did you know that Arctic foxes change their fur color to match their environment? In the winter, they turn white to blend in with the snow, and in the summer, they turn brown to blend in with the rocks and dirt.
Arctic hares also change their fur color to match their environment, but they do it twice a year! In the spring, their fur turns brown so they can blend in with the new leaves on the trees. In the fall, their fur turns white so they can blend in with the snow.
Arctic ground squirrels are one of the few animals that can hibernate for more than seven months out of the year!
Arctic lemmings are small rodents that live in the Arctic tundra. Every three years or so, their population explodes and they start to migrate. Scientists aren't sure why this happens, but it's thought that it might be because of the changing seasons and food availability.
Arctic terns are one of the longest-lived bird species in the world! They can live to be more than 30 years old.
Arctic wolves are one of the rarest wolf subspecies in the world. There are only about 300 Arctic wolves in the wild.
Arctic foxes are the only land mammals that live in Antarctica.
Arctic wolves and Arctic foxes sometimes team up to hunt together. The Arctic fox will flush out small prey, like lemmings, for the Arctic wolf to catch.
Male polar bears can weigh up to 1500 pounds! That's about the same as a small car.
Polar bears are the largest land predators in the world. They can grow to be up to ten feet tall and weigh up to 2000 pounds!
Arctic animals are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. We hope you enjoyed learning more about them! If you're looking for more teacher resources, be sure to check out our website. www.odysseykids.com. We have a variety of Arctic animal-themed activities, worksheets, and games for you to choose from. Thanks for reading!
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