Penguins and Seals
This is a species of bird that can't fly and tend to live in cold climates.
Penguin
The Northern Lights are also known as the aurora borealis. True or False?
True. These extraordinary light displays are caused by the interaction between the solar wind and earth's magnetic field.
Arctic is home to many animals, name some animals that could be found in the Arctic?
Some animals that could be found in the Arctic include: polar bear, the arctic fox, puffin and the snowy owl.
What is the most important mode of transportation in the Arctic?
Air travel (airplane) is important year round to transport supplies and people to remote areas.
What is a group of penguins called on land?
A Penguins diet only includes sea food, they swim through the ocean and look for squid and fish to enjoy. True or False?
True
What colours appear when you see the Northern Lights? Which colour is the most popular?
The lights could appear in a number of different colour. Most Northern Lights are green but sometimes they can appear pink, purple, red or white. The lights in the sky can be seen as patches, rays, arcs, bands, and other cool designs.
How much does a Polar Bear weigh?
A Polar Bear can weigh up to 1200 pounds.
What are various ways you can travel by land in the Arctic?
Land travel often uses snowmobiles, however, traditional methods such as dog sleds (komtiks) are still used today but mainly for tourism and recreation.
What is a group of penguins called in the water?
A group of penguins in the water is called a raft.
Penguins are one of the fastest swimmers n earth. True or False?
True. Penguins can swim 4 times faster than the fastest human swimmer. This makes catching fish and swimming away from animals that want to eat them much easier.
Where would you usually travel if you wanted to see the Northern Lights?
What colour is a Polar Bear's coat(fur)?
A Polar Bear has a white yellowish coat.
When traveling by foot in the Arctic, what would you strap on your feet to help you get around?
When traveling by foot, snowshoes are a great choice.
Snowy owls are one of the most common found birds that can withstand the harsh Arctic weather. True or False?
True.
The Antarctic fur seal is thought to be the most abundant seal species. True or False?
True. They are classified as a relaxed animal since they face only a few predators like the killer whale.
The best time for the Northern Lights to be seen is between September and April. True or False?
True. This is when the sky is at its darkest and clearest.
True. Why do you think their coat changes colour based on the season?
List some reasons why dog sledding has been used for thousands of years.
A Snowy Owl can fly up to 65km/h.
Why is the thick layer of blubber important to the Antarctic fur seal?
Their thick layer of blubber allows them to withstand the cold Antarctic temperatures.
Do the Northern Lights make sound? Yes or No? If so, guess the type of sound?
Yes. If you listen closely you will be able to hear a faint crackling sound.
Is an Atlantic Puffin a sea bird? Yes or No?
Yes. Atlantic Puffins dive under the water to catch small fish and crabs.
What is the main breed of dog for dog sledding?
The Siberian Husky is one of the main breeds of dogs uses for dog sledding. It has a thick coat and double fur, they are known for their strength, endurance, capabality to withstand cold temperatures and ability to work as a team.
A Polar Bear is knows to be an Apex predator of the Arctic. What does that mean?
They means that they are at the top of the food chain.