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Here Are 11 Arctic Animals That Not Only Survive, But Also Thrive in the Freezing Polar Landscape

By: Leoma Williams
Originally Published in  Discover Wildlife

Discover 11 incredible Arctic animals that have evolved amazing adaptations to not only survive but flourish in one of the planet's coldest and harshest environments.

The article "Here Are 11 Arctic Animals That Not Only Survive, But Also Thrive in the Freezing Polar Landscape" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores how various animals have adapted to endure the Arctic's extreme conditions. From the mighty polar bear and tusked walrus to the resilient Arctic fox and long-lived Greenland shark, the piece highlights their unique physical traits and survival behaviors.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Life Science
Keywords
arctic animalspolar wildlifeanimal adaptationscold climate survivalArctic tundra
A small Arctic fox walking on snow
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