Arctic Foxes and Polar Bears
What color is the Arctic Fox's fur in winter?
White
Where do Weddell seals and Leopard seals live?
Antarctica
How do penguins move on land and in water?
On the ice, they waddle or toboggan on their bellies. In the water, they swim.
Where do walruses live?
In the Arctic.
Do snowy owls only hunt at night?
No, snowy owls are diurnal, which means they will hunt during the day.
What color is the skin of the Polar bear?
Black
What do Weddell seals eat?
Lots of things: Mainly fish, but also squid, octopus, and krill.
What is another name for orca?
Killer whale
What is a baby walrus called?
a calf
Which bird has the longest wingspan?
The albatross
Where do Polar bears and Arctic foxes live??
They both live in the Arctic.
What do Leopard Seals eat?
Lots of things: Mostly penguins, but also fish, squid, and crustaceans. They sometimes eat other seals!
How do emperor penguins take care of their eggs before they hatch?
The fathers hold the eggs in their brooding pouches to keep the eggs warm while the mothers are off hunting and eating.
What do walruses use to help pull them up and out of the water?
Their tusks
Why don't snowy owls get cold feet?
Snowy owls have thick feathers and thick pads on the bottom of their feet.
What body part helps a Polar bear walk on the ice and snow, and also swim in the ocean?
Polar bear paws are ideal for getting around in the Arctic. They’re huge—as big as dinner plates, and they have bumps on them to help them grip the ice.
How do Weddell Seals keep their ice holes open so they can use them to breathe?
They scrape them with their strong tooth.
What is a group of orcas called?
a pod
How do walruses stay warm in the cold Arctic?
They have a thick layer of blubber.
How many years can an albatross live?
Over 60 years.
What are the favorite foods of (1.)Arctic foxes and (2.) Polar bears?
Arctic Foxes love lemmings. Polar bears love seals.
Which one lives in colonies, and which one lives as a solitary hunter.
Weddell seals live in colonies, Leopard seals are solitary hunters.
How do Emperor penguins keep warm in the freezing cold Antarctic?
They form a circle of penguins and take turns being in the middle for warmth.
What do walruses like to eat?
Mostly clams, but also other shellfish, sea cucumbers, and even some seabirds.
What do snowy owls feed their baby owlets?
Lots and lots of lemmings!