Polar Bears
What do polar bears primarily hunt on the sea ice?
Seals
Who usually encourages the chicks to jump off for their first flight?
Fathers
Name one prey animal featured in the Arctic landscape
Arctic hare, seal, muskoxen
What causes extreme changes in the Arctic each year
Seasonal changes in sunlight and temperature
What is the key adaptation for all animals to survive in the Arctic
Adapt to seasons
What problem do polar bears face when the sea ice melts?
Harder to reach prey
Why do some birds live on the cliffs or inside the rocks?
To avoid predation as much as possible
What predator scavenges and is very cunning in its hunting tactics?
Arctic fox
What natural feature disappears in the summer, forcing predators to adapt?
Sea ice
How do Arctic foxes take advantage of seabird colonies?
Scavenge fallen chicks and found eggs
Why is it important for polar bears to stay down wind when hunting?
To avoid their scent being detected by prey
What are 3 predators for the migratory birds?
1. Foxes
2. Gulls
3. Polar Bears
How do muskoxen survive the harsh winter?
Very thick fur and group protection
What happens to the number of available/easy to get prey when the seasons shift suddenly to summer?
Why do predators often target young animals?
Weaker and more vulnerable
How does the polar bear's success rate change from spring to summer?
What sea bird has chicks that leaps off cliffs before they can fly?
Guillemots
Why are arctic hares vulnerable during the summer compared to the winter?
Why is the Arctic summer both an opportunity and a danger?
Food abundance for many animals (migratory birds, eggs, young animals, etc)
Short time to prepare for winter, can be harder to hunt depending on species
How does team work (like the muskoxen or bird parents) improve survival odds?
Protection and guidance for the young
What adaptations do polar bears have to be a successful predator?
White fur to blend in with the surroundings
Thick fur for warmth
Ability to hunt on land and in water
What smaller seabird lives in massive colonies and shelter in the rocks?
Little Auk
Young blend in (don't move)
Adults run and make sharp turns to evade predators during a chase
How does melting ice affect the global ecosystem beyond the Arctic?
Contributes to climate change and sea level rise
Which sequence in the episode best showed the "circle of life" in action?
Let's see what y'all think!