Arctic Adventures Video Playlist
10 videosDive into the incredible world in Arctic with this thrilling BBC Learning Hub playlist! Discover how polar bears, musk oxen, and belugas survive in icy worlds, learn about changing seasons, and see how wildlife and ecosystems adapt to extreme environments and modern challenges.
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Q: Why do walruses gather on low-lying islands?
A: They gather there to nurse their young after giving birth on sea ice.
Q: Why is it hard for the polar bear to hunt the walruses?
A: The walruses are huge, weighing over a ton, and have long tusks, making them difficult to hunt.
Q: What happens to the polar bear after seven days at sea?
A: The polar bear is exhausted, having lost half his weight by the end of summer, and struggles to find food.
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