Arctic

potential annexation of Arctic seas and lands. These claims and occupations of UN proclaimed “neutral” arctic territories have not gone unnoticed, or unmatched, by other world powers; countries with Arctic borders such as Canada and the USA have been slowly getting involved over the last ten years. Whether they are entering the dispute…

lemmings and raptors. Some of the animals, such as the caribou, depend on tundra vegetation to survive the year. Foxes are dependent on the polar bear for the majority of its meals. For example, as soon as a polar bear is done consuming a seal, the arctic fox will devour the remainders left of the seal, since a polar bear is unable to consume an entire seal. Migratory species, such as falcons, also use this habitat. Raptors eat lemmings, voles and hares. Some birds that live in the Alaskan…

The climate change is a threat to an Inuit community who are primarily whale hunters of the Arctic region in Northern Canada. Because the climate change might greatly influence the ecosystem, their cultures (social impacts), and economy. First, the climate change will greatly interrupt the ecosystem in the Arctic region, because of the permafrost. Including warmer ocean currents that was caused by climate change. When the active layer is decomposed and reaching too much, because of the…

hunts. Lastly, how the animal repopulate. This are some reason why the polar bear are one of the most interesting animals on earth. Polar bears also known as ursus maritius is one of the most dangerous mammals on earth. They are found in the arctic circle which includes Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Canada, Denmark, Greenland, and Iceland (WWF. "Polar Bear." WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2015). The Polar Bear comes from the grizzly bear but the polar bear…

from the ancient times and usually operates the very same principles. Recent expansion of the Arctic by the Russian Federation made a lot of countries wonder if this is a new chapter of the Cold War and if the world’s boundaries would be changing again. The base, dubbed "The Arctic Trefoil" due to its three-point structure, was built on Franz Josef Land – an archipelago in a remote region of the Arctic. The 14,000-square mile complex, which will house about 150 personnel for up to 18 months,…

Gurkirat Singh Instructor: Lindsay Parker English :100 Student ID: 802792 Date: 3 October 2016 Polar bears are aggressive behaviour animals which generally live in cold area like : in Arctic Ocean. They swim in water as a fish ,but no breath like fish ,bears are of many types Most dangerous bears is brown bear which terribly know as human hunter, and one is Black bears which like to eat human eating stuff .But White bears have actually black skin But…

restoration and expansion as a species. It is imperative that an alternative lifestyle is provided for them to conserve their species and avoid extinction. The Alaska Zoo is one of many nonprofit organizations that is a Polar Bears International (PBI) Arctic Ambassador Center since 2004, who strive to have a positive influence on these bear’s lives in captivity, and promote the need for change and action for the wild polar bears that are enduring sea ice thawing due to climate change (The Alaska…

Arctic Wolf The Arctic wolf lives in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. mainly inhabit Northern Canada and Alaska, parts of Greenland ,Iceland and Northern Europe. they are found in the most northern parts of the wolf's range, in the Arctic Circle. the arctic wolf is a carnivore. they will hunt down larger animals such as caribou ad muskoxen in packs. they will take smaller prey such as arctic hares, lemmings etc. alone. the arctic wolf eats Musk oxen, Peary caribou, Arctic foxes…

The Evolution of Polar Bears Laysa De La Torre Polar bears have a very interesting history as they are evolved from brown bears. It is very weird how they don’t hibernate but interesting to hear what happens when they don’t hibernate. Polar bears are actually very interesting even if you may not like them, you will soon be interested after reading this. Polar bears hair is white because, the air spaces in…

What is a narwhal? A narwhale, or Monodon Monoceros, is a pale-colored porpoise mammal that lives in the Arctic ocean. They weight as much as 1.5 tons and are 13 to 20 feet long. Narwhals grow two teeth. In males, the more prominent tooth grows into a spiral tusk. The tusks grow up to 8.8 feet long. This tusk grows through the narwhal’s upper lip. Females can too grow a small tusk, but it doesn’t get nearly as big as the male’s. The purpose of the tusk is unknown, but scientist believe it is…